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Earlier this week, Trump released a sweeping ten-point plan aimed at dismantling the “deep state” and ending what he calls entrenched Washington “corruption.” This vision includes major government overhauls, structural reforms, and a move toward increased accountability in intelligence and national security agencies. Trump’s plan, delivered in a video message, touched on themes of openness, transparency, and public accountability.
One of Trump’s boldest statements outlined his first action: reissuing his 2020 Executive Order, which empowers the president to fire “rogue bureaucrats.” In his video, Trump said: “Here is my plan to destroy the deep state and take back our democracy from corrupt Washington once and for all—and corrupt it is.” He added, “First, I will instantly reissue my 2020 Executive Order that gives the President the power to fire bad bureaucrats, and I will use that power very strongly.”
In the second part of his plan, Trump called for a comprehensive review of intelligence and national security agencies, institutions he believes have targeted conservatives, Christians, and other groups. “We will get rid of all the corrupt people in our national security and intelligence apparatus,” Trump declared, asserting that his administration would pursue a more impartial and balanced approach within these powerful agencies.
Trump took specific aim at the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) courts, which approve surveillance activities by intelligence agencies. “We will totally reform FISA courts, which are so corrupt that the judges seem to not care when they are lied to in warrant applications,” he said, criticizing the courts for allegedly disregarding false information presented in warrants. Trump pledged to introduce reforms to ensure FISA courts maintain greater accountability.
Another significant proposal includes establishing a “Truth and Reconciliation Commission” aimed at uncovering alleged wrongdoings within government organizations. This commission, Trump explained, would declassify and publicly release documents regarding “deep-state buying, censorship, and corruption.” His statement, “We will set up a truth and reconciliation commission to declassify and publish all documents on the buying, censorship, and corruption by the deep state,” underscored his commitment to transparency.
Trump further announced plans to combat government leaks, especially those he says have partnered with “fake news” to mislead the public. “We will crack down hard on government leakers who work with fake news to spread lies and undermine our government and democracy,” he stated, emphasizing that legal consequences could await those involved in leaking information.
To fortify oversight, Trump proposed separating inspector general offices from the departments they monitor, describing it as a way to prevent inspectors from becoming “deep state’s guardians.” “We will separate every inspector general’s office physically from the departments they are in charge of so they don’t become the deep state’s guardians,” he added.
Trump also seeks a system of independent auditors to ensure intelligence agencies respect Americans’ privacy. In another bold move, he suggested relocating federal government jobs away from Washington, D.C. Trump highlighted his previous relocation of the Bureau of Land Management to Colorado, suggesting that other agencies could similarly disperse across the country.
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The former president took aim at the common practice of government officials moving into private-sector jobs tied to their official roles. He used the pharmaceutical industry as an example, calling for an end to the “revolving door” and ensuring accountability. “We will work to stop federal bureaucrats from taking jobs at the companies they deal with and that they regulate,” he said.
Lastly, Trump proposed a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for Congress members, arguing that such limits would bring fresh perspectives to Washington and reduce the influence of special interests. “This is how I will break up the deep state and bring back a government that works for and with the people,” he concluded.
With this ten-point plan, Trump has laid out a comprehensive strategy to reshape the federal government’s inner workings. His proposals reflect a renewed focus on transparency, accountability, and reducing perceived corruption. While Biden and Trump’s White House meeting sparked laughter and curiosity, it also underscored the significant ideological divides defining American politics today.
