TR: Tear down the corrupt Washington machine!
8/4/2025

Are Your Taxes Paying to Lobby Against You?
Friends, neighbors, fellow Americans! Are you tired of feeling like your voice doesn't matter in Washington? Do you feel like the deck is stacked against the average man and woman, that the special interests always win? Then listen up, because I'm here to tell you, you're absolutely right!
The reports coming out of Washington are troubling, to say the least. Unelected bureaucrats, paid with YOUR hard-earned tax dollars, are allegedly lobbying against legislation favored by your elected representatives in the Senate! Let me repeat that: Your money is being used to silence your voice! Think of the farmer struggling to make ends meet, the small business owner fighting to stay afloat, the working man toiling in the factory. Are their concerns being heard, or are they drowned out by the clamor of entrenched power within the very agencies meant to serve them? This is a direct assault on the principles of representative democracy and a blatant disregard for the will of the people.
The Stakes: Nothing Less Than Honest Government
What's really at stake here? It's not just about one piece of legislation. It's about the very foundation of our republic! It's about whether the government is truly of, by, and for the people, or whether it has become a tool for special interests and self-serving bureaucrats. The separation of powers, the bedrock of our Constitution, is being eroded when agencies overstep their bounds and attempt to manipulate the legislative process. We cannot allow the Executive Branch, through its unelected officials, to strong-arm the Legislative Branch.
Remember what happened with the railroads? They controlled the politicians, they fixed the rates, and they ground the farmers into dust. We fought that, and we won! We brought those predatory corporations to heel! Now, it seems a new form of corruption has taken root, this time within the government itself. This is not a Republican or Democrat issue; it's an American issue. It's about ensuring that government serves the people, not the other way around. This smells of the same old rot that festered in the Gilded Age, the same rot I swore to eradicate when I took office!
A Square Deal for All, Special Privileges for None!
My position on this is clear: This is an outrage! This behavior is unacceptable! It is a betrayal of the public trust and a stain on the integrity of our government. We need to tear down this corrupt machine brick by brick, and replace it with a government that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the American people.
My Square Deal isn't just a slogan; it's a promise. A promise to ensure a level playing field for all Americans, not just the wealthy and well-connected. It means curbing the power of unchecked bureaucracies, protecting the rights of workers, and preserving our natural resources for future generations. It means a government that works for the people, not against them.
Policy Proposals for a More Honest Government
Here's what we need to do:
- Legislative Oversight: Congress must immediately launch investigations into these allegations and hold those responsible accountable. We need to shine a light on this backroom dealing and expose it for what it is: a perversion of the democratic process.
- Civil Service Reform: We need to revamp the civil service system to ensure that it is staffed by competent and dedicated public servants, not political cronies. We must reinstate rigorous standards and promote merit-based advancement.
- Transparency and Disclosure: Mandate full transparency for all lobbying activities by federal agencies. Require agencies to disclose any communications with members of Congress or their staff regarding pending legislation. Let the sunshine in!
- Campaign Finance Reform: The influence of money in politics is a cancer on our democracy. We need to limit campaign contributions and strengthen regulations on lobbying to prevent special interests from buying influence in Washington.
- Strengthen Ethics Laws: We need to tighten ethics laws to prevent government officials from profiting from their positions and to ensure that they are acting in the public interest, not their own.
These are just a few of the steps we can take to clean up Washington and restore faith in our government. This is not a quick fix, but a long-term commitment to reform. We did it before with the trusts, and we can do it again!
The Fight is On!
The fight for a truly honest and representative government is far from over. It requires courage, determination, and the unwavering support of the American people. I call on every citizen, regardless of party affiliation, to join me in this fight. Demand accountability from your elected officials. Speak out against corruption and abuse of power. Let your voice be heard!
Write to your senators and representatives! Tell them you will not stand for this! Demand they investigate these allegations and take action to restore integrity to our government. The time for complacency is over. The time for action is now! We must fight for a Square Deal for all Americans, and that starts with tearing down the corrupt Washington machine!
Join the fight! Make your voice heard! Let's make America honest again!