This is the reality of decades of a government run by bureaucrats, not elected officials. Now, the employees are saying that elected officials have no control over the policy they set or the money they spend—taxpayer money. Employees of the Executive branch of government, like the CIA, USAID, etc. are saying that the President is not allowed to set policy or control employees. If not the President, then who does? Are government employees the FOURTH part of government?
“San Diego County Board of Supervisors Acting Chair Terra Lawson-Remer denounced Donald Trump’s administration for federal funding freezes and how they are already affecting San Diegans on Monday.
“San Diego County depends heavily on federal funds for critical public services. These federal dollars represent taxes already paid by San Diegans, meant to come back and support local communities,” said Lawson-Remer.
“But now, these resources are being withheld, delayed, or disrupted by federal actions — jeopardizing essential services thousands of residents rely on every day.”
Did anyone tell these San Deigo politicians that waste, fraud and abuse is not part of the Federal government? So much has been found so far, plus Federal employees claim they do not answer to anyone. Yes, Trump has stopped the corruption of the tax dollars. What would San Deigo do—allow it to continue?
Residents Urged to Prepare for Cuts as Some Federal Funding Is Frozen
by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego, 2/24/25 https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2025/02/24/residents-urged-to-prepare-for-cuts-as-some-federal-funding-is-frozen/
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Acting Chair Terra Lawson-Remer denounced Donald Trump’s administration for federal funding freezes and how they are already affecting San Diegans on Monday.
“San Diego County depends heavily on federal funds for critical public services. These federal dollars represent taxes already paid by San Diegans, meant to come back and support local communities,” said Lawson-Remer.
“But now, these resources are being withheld, delayed, or disrupted by federal actions — jeopardizing essential services thousands of residents rely on every day.”
Trump and the “Department of Government Efficiency” — a body headed by billionaire Elon Musk — are chaotically cutting money and departments from the federal government and destroying diversity and equity programs.
Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, cited right-wing conspiracy theories as the reasons for the cuts being made.
“The use of federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve,” he wrote.
The attorneys general of 23 Democratic Party-run states have sued Trump over the funding freeze.
“Without the timely disbursement of this funding, the Plaintiff States will be unable to provide these essential services for residents, pay public employees, satisfy obligations, and carry on the important business of government,” the lawsuit stated.
The cuts include:
— The Federal Emergency Management Agency pausing disaster relief grants, including the Shelter and Services Program that provides emergency shelter for newly arrived migrants, placing more pressure on local shelter systems;
— The U.S. Centers for Disease Control issuing conflicting orders, causing confusion among health agencies and jeopardizing more than $30 million from the CDC earmarked for local health initiatives; and
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— Pausing housing grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development as well as removing entire sections of the HUD website used by public housing agencies.
Lawson-Remer warned that cuts were likely coming to Medicaid (used by 900,000 county residents), CalFresh/SNAP (used locally by 400,000 people, 130,000 of whom are children), and housing voucher funding (which provides some rental assistance for several thousand people).
“This is not speculation. This is happening now,” Lawson-Remer said. “Our goal is to be transparent with the public about what’s at risk and to ensure San Diego County is prepared.
“We need clarity from Washington so that we can continue delivering essential services without disruption. The county will continue to advocate for our residents but if federal leaders do not change course San Diegans should be prepared to see service reductions.”
The county government will continue to assess risks from the White House’s cuts and prepare contingency plans, according to her office. Additional updates will be provided if more pauses or cuts go into effect.
Employees of the government are saying elected officials have no control over the spending of money that was appropriate and the courts side with them knowing it is wrong and illegal.