DeSantis Pledges To Reduce DC Federal Agencies’ ‘Footprint’ by Half
Ron DeSantis, the current governor of Florida and a potential GOP presidential candidate in 2024, has vowed to reduce the size of federal agencies in Washington, D.C. by 50% if elected. He plans to achieve this through layoffs, transferring employees to other parts of the country, and attrition as people retire. According to DeSantis, agencies in the government have grown by 50% since 2019, and he believes that this growth has not resulted in a significant benefit for the American people.
DeSantis has previously expressed his desire to move some agencies out of D.C. in order to counter the concentration of power in the city. He has also proposed eliminating certain agencies, such as the Department of Education, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, and the Internal Revenue Service.
This pledge to reduce the footprint of federal agencies aligns with DeSantis’ broader goal of allowing the economy to function more freely. He believes that reducing the size and influence of government bureaucracy will lead to better outcomes for the American people. Whether or not DeSantis will ultimately be successful in achieving this goal will depend on various factors, including his ability to navigate political challenges and build support for his agenda.
