In a bold and controversial move, Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, unveiled his plan to downsize the federal government. Anticipating pushback, Ramaswamy stated his intention to fire over 1.6 million federal workers and shut down several agencies, including the FBI. During a speech at a pro-former President Trump think-tank in Washington, DC, Ramaswamy called for a revolution rather than incremental reform. His proposal also involved eliminating the Department of Education, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Food and Nutrition Service, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which oversees radioactive materials and nuclear power plant safety. This audacious plan would reshape the federal government’s structure entirely.
Ramaswamy claimed that if elected president, he would reduce the federal payroll by half in his first year and by 75% during his first term, according to the AP. Specifically, he proposed firing 20,000 employees from the FBI and reassigning another 15,000 to various agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration. He dismissed the notion that his proposals would be limited by presidential authority, stating that he could make these changes without Congress’ approval. Ramaswamy expressed his determination to “shut down the deep state” using executive authority.
Drawing from his experience as a CEO, Ramaswamy argued that the ability to fire employees is essential for effective leadership. He emphasized that eliminating government agencies would result in a more efficient and accountable system. While other presidential candidates, such as Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have also pledged to eliminate government agencies, Ramaswamy’s proposals push the boundaries further than anyone else. Constitutional experts and scholars of separation of powers have questioned the viability of Ramaswamy’s proposals, predicting that they would likely face legal challenges if enacted. The New York Times cited Peter M. Shane, a specialist in separation-of-powers law at New York University, who referred to the campaign white paper on these theories as “fantastical.” Should Ramaswamy’s ideas become a reality, it would represent a significant departure from the current governmental structure. (Read more Vivek Ramaswamy 2024 stories.)
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