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[Dec 05, 2025 | Postscape #042]
Trump’s government has been rolling out what many call surface-level fixes—actions that look flashy on the outside but don’t really address deeper problems. These policies often grab headlines and make big promises, like getting rid of entire government departments, slashing regulations, or sending troops to the border. For example, Trump ordered the Department of Education to close, banned all federal diversity programs, and tried to shift disaster recovery costs from Washington to states, claiming this would save money and make the government run smoother. But experts point out these moves usually don’t fix the real issues that Americans face day after day. Instead, they often create confusion, push costs onto state governments and local communities, and end up making life trickier for regular families.
What does all this mean for everyday Americans? Most people notice little real improvement in their lives from these surface-level fixes. For instance, when Trump cut education funding and handed off disaster aid to the states, local schools and emergency services had less money to help families when they really needed it. Big executive orders to beef up border security or slash university research spending might sound strong, but they often don’t make neighborhoods safer or boost paychecks—they can even create new headaches and uncertainty for folks trying to send their kids to school or recover from a flood. In a nutshell, these flashy changes look good in political speeches, but they rarely get to the heart of the problems facing Americans trying to get ahead, support their kids, or bounce back from tough times.
[Sources]
https://www.max-security.com/resources/global-forecast/trump-policy-shifts-2025/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-project-2025-first-100-days/
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