.[Outgoing Mail]
[Dec 3, 2025]
President Trump’s government has been marked by major policy confusion—a jumble of rapid rule changes, mixed messages, and sudden reversals that leave many Americans scratching their heads. For example, Trump often says he’s not connected to the “Project 2025” blueprint written by his own political allies, yet many of his executive orders line up almost word-for-word with its recommendations. This includes shutting down the Department of Education, banning all government diversity programs, freezing the hiring of federal workers, and pulling the U.S. out of international health organizations. Policies sometimes change direction in a matter of weeks, like when attempts to erase all mentions of race, gender, or abortion from regulations caused a public outcry—and later, the government had to walk some changes back. This chaotic style produces confusion not just in Washington, but in schools, hospitals, and local agencies across the country, making it hard for anyone to know what rules or benefits actually apply.
For everyday people in South Carolina, Trump’s policy confusion brings real stress and uncertainty. Public education has been hit hard—more than $4 billion in federal funds for schools was blocked or slashed, forcing local districts in cities like Charleston and Columbia to scramble for money just to keep classrooms open. Teachers and parents in South Carolina struggle to understand if programs for low-income kids, students with disabilities, or college funding will be restored or lost for good. Meanwhile, medical clinics and hospitals face shifting rules about which treatments are paid for and who is allowed to work there, often depending on rapidly changing federal orders. This constant policy whiplash means that South Carolinians—especially families, seniors, and disabled people—regularly face sudden changes in their benefits, education, and healthcare, leaving them less able to plan for the future or feel secure in the promises made by their government.
[Sources]
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-project-2025-first-100-days/
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