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Analyzing the Trump Administration’s Approach to Oversight and Regulation

The discussion begins with a reflection on the administrative tactics employed during the Trump era, particularly regarding regulatory and oversight agencies. The speaker expresses a critical viewpoint, describing the administration’s approach as somewhat aggressive and, in some sense, a weakening of institutional checks and balances.

The Nature of Administrative Action Under Trump

The speaker notes that the Trump administration’s policies involved a noticeable and, arguably, forceful effort to diminish certain governmental bodies' authority. The term "purge" is used to describe this process, suggesting widespread removal or weakening of agencies, perhaps in an attempt to reduce regulation and oversight.