A wave of distrust in the federal government is sweeping across America, and Elon Musk, the unconventional billionaire entrepreneur appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to streamline the bureaucracy, believes this skepticism is warranted. "I think we should not trust the government," Musk has stated, a sentiment echoed by a significant portion of the population.
Pew Research Center data from April 2024 reveals that only 22% of Americans express confidence in the government's ability to do what's right, with a mere 2% saying "just about always" and 21% "most of the time."
Trump's selection of Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on November 12, 2024, signals a commitment to addressing this public distrust. (Getty Images)
Key Political Developments
Several significant political events are unfolding:
- Potential preemptive pardons for Fauci, Schiff, and Cheney are being considered by Biden aides.
- Republicans criticize Biden's migrant parole program, alleging it is "rife with fraud."
- Nevada Democrats advocate for prioritizing "working-class" states in the 2028 primary schedule.
White House and Transition Updates
A historian warns that a potential pardon for Hunter Biden could tarnish President Biden's legacy. Meanwhile, the Boston City Council reinforces its stance against obstructing deportations in anticipation of Trump's inauguration. A hearing concerning a Trump assassination attempt escalated into a heated exchange. A major police organization urges Trump and Rand Paul to expedite the confirmation of Gov. Kristi Noem to the Department of Homeland Security.
(Image: Thomas Homan, President-elect Trump, and Gov. Kristi Noem. Credit: Allison Robbert-Pool/Getty Images and ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
Legal and Legislative Developments
Election integrity attorneys are fighting against left-wing attempts to alter voting laws. A freshman Republican offers insights into the experience of entering Congress. Experts analyze a landmark Supreme Court case on transgender rights. Rep. Nadler steps down from his leadership position on the Judiciary Committee and endorses Rep. Raskin. A GOP lawmaker insists that Mayorkas preserve border crisis records for the incoming Trump administration. Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach Trump, faces potential removal by the Freedom Caucus. A former Democratic congressman who narrowly lost his seat in 2020 is confirmed to a lifetime judicial appointment.
(Image: Transgender rights supporters rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court. Credit: Getty Images)
National News
A podcast group founded by former Obama officials is facing scrutiny for selling ANTIFA merchandise for children. Trump acknowledges Bitcoin's surge, while El Salvador's Nayib Bukele celebrates Bitcoin surpassing $100,000. Arizona Republican lawmakers call for an investigation into a county recorder's management of the 2024 election. Concerns arise over sexual misconduct allegations at a Veterans Affairs facility. A Soros-backed district attorney is criticized by police following the imprisonment of an officer. Iowa sues the Biden administration seeking verification of the citizenship status of approximately 2,000 registered voters.
(Image: Crooked Media's ANTIFA-themed merchandise. Credit: Crooked Store)
