Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reduces the Federal Bureaucracy

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TLDR

The referenced executive order claims to “dramatically reduce” federal bureaucracy but actually targets only 4 specific agencies (Presidio Trust, Inter-American Foundation, US African Development Foundation, US Institute of Peace), primarily eliminating advisory committees and non-statutory functions while leaving core operations untouched. Agencies can only reduce to “minimum presence required by law,” with no actual provisions transferring power to local communities or significantly affecting foreign aid. The fact sheet overstates the transformative impact while ignoring legal and operational limitations.

This is a “fact” sheet for a recent executive order that purports to reduce the federal bureaucracy.

The document claims “dramatic reduction” of federal government, but the actual scope is quite limited:

  • Only targets 4 specific agencies: Presidio Trust, Inter-American Foundation, US African Development Foundation, and US Institute of Peace
  • Primarily eliminates advisory committees and non-statutory functions
  • Core federal operations remain largely untouched

The actual changes are more modest than portrayed:

  • Agencies can only reduce to “minimum presence and function required by law”
  • Many targeted entities have statutory requirements that limit reduction
  • Implementation must comply with existing laws and available appropriations

Local Power Transfer

  • No provisions in the order actually transfers power to local communities or states
  • The orders focuses mostly on internal advisory committee elimination

Foreign Aid Claims

  • The order does not address foreign aid directly
  • Targeted international development foundations represent small portion of U.S. foreign assistance

The fact sheet presents the executive order as more transformative than it actually is, overlooking significant legal, practical, and operational limitations detailed in the original document.

SHRINKING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order continuing the reduction of Federal bureaucracy and waste.

  • The Order aims to further decrease the size of the Federal Government to enhance accountability, reduce waste, and promote innovation.
  • It eliminates or reduces to the minimum level of activity and expenditure required by law unnecessary governmental entities and Federal advisory committees.
  • Within 30 days, a list of additional unnecessary government entities and advisory committees must be submitted to the President for termination.

REDUCING GOVERNMENT OVERREACH:

President Trump’s Executive Order is consistent with his Administration’s policy to dramatically reduce the size of the Federal Government, while increasing its accountability to the American people.

  • The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has already identified billions in waste, fraud, and abuse.
  • Cutting these governmental entities and Federal advisory committees will save taxpayer dollars, reduce unnecessary government spending, and streamline government priorities.
  • By reducing the Federal footprint, President Trump is returning power to local communities and state governments.

REFORMING THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY:

The American people elected President Trump to drain the swamp and end ineffective government programs that empower government without achieving measurable results.

  • The government wastes billions of dollars each year on duplicative programs and frivolous expenditures that fail to align with American values or address the needs of the American people.
  • President Trump recently eliminated the Federal Executive Institute, a government program purportedly designed to provide bureaucratic leadership training.
  • President Trump temporarily paused foreign aid to many non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors to ensure every dollar of U.S. foreign assistance supports American values.
  • President Trump established the “Department of Government Efficiency” to examine how to streamline the Federal Government, eliminate unnecessary programs, and reduce bureaucratic inefficiency.
  • President Trump launched a 10-to-1 deregulation initiative, ensuring every new rule is justified by clear benefits.
  • Through these actions, President Trump is keeping his promise to restore efficiency and accountability in the Federal Government.