In Washington, D.C., career bureaucrats have turned government positions into permanent thrones. They’ve created an administrative state that operates beyond the reach of democratic accountability.

It’s the kind of entrenched power that America’s founders warned against.

For decades, the federal bureaucracy has operated like an exclusive country club. Membership seems to last forever, and accountability is about as rare as a balanced budget.

These career officials have survived administration after administration, building their personal fiefdoms while collecting taxpayer-funded paychecks.

But as anyone who watched “The Apprentice” knows, President Trump has a particular way of handling underperforming employees. It involves two words that, apparently, some bureaucrats still haven’t learned to take seriously.

The Day the Deep State Blinked

When the Trump administration terminated USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong on January 26, she decided those two famous words didn’t apply to her.

According to Reuters, security agents had to escort the 22-year veteran out of her office on Monday after she refused to comply with her termination notice.

The White House delivered a crystal-clear message about why Fong and 16 other inspectors general got the boot, stating these “rogue, partisan bureaucrats… have been relieved of their duties in order to make room for qualified individuals who will uphold the rule of law and protect Democracy.”

From Reuters:
“Fong, a 22-year veteran of the department, had earlier told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White House terminated her Friday, saying that she didn’t believe the administration had followed proper protocols.”

Eliminating the Enemies of Innovation

Prior to her termination, Fong was overseeing an investigation into Elon Musk’s Neuralink company – a probe that began in 2022. Sounds like this career bureaucrat was targeting a freedom-loving patriot.

The probe was launched 3 years ago with no end in sight. This is a common tactic by the government: drag out investigations to slow progress.

Trump’s Strategic House Cleaning

The removal of 17 inspector generals marks a decisive move in Trump’s promise to drain the swamp.

Senator Chuck Grassley, citing the Inspector General Act of 1978, expressed concerns about the 30-day notification requirement. The White House maintained its position that immediate action was necessary for effective government reform.

Making the Administrative State Accountable Again

This sweeping change signals a new era in federal accountability. The USDA’s competing narrative – claiming Fong left voluntarily while taking selfies with friends – only underscores the disconnect between bureaucratic business-as-usual and Trump’s vision for efficient government.

Key Takeaways:

• An entrenched government bureaucrat refused to leave after Trump fired her.
• Security agents were forced to remove her from her office after she sent out an email claiming she wouldn’t leave.
• This comes as Trump follows through with his plans to clean out the D.C. swamp.

Sources: Reuters, Daily Express US, Fox News