Trump 2025: Are His Policies Aligning with States and Counties Across the Nation?

Trump 2025: Are His Policies Aligning with States and Counties Across the Nation? United States 2025: Is Trump’s New Administration Truly Fighting Corruption and Bureaucracy?

With the arrival of Donald Trump’s second term, the administration has promised extreme measures for extreme times, similar to the “chainsaw” policy of Argentine President Javier Milei. This is an unprecedented approach in American politics, strongly focused on eliminating bureaucracy, drastically reducing public spending, and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on corruption.

However, a key question arises: If the federal government is implementing these measures nationwide, why does Miami-Dade County continue to operate with alarming levels of opacity and potential corruption networks?

Trump 2025: The Deep State Purge

Since his return to the White House, Trump has declared war on bureaucracy and corruption with an aggressive structural reform plan for the federal government.

Key Measures of the New Administration:

In his second term, President Donald Trump has implemented several measures aimed at fighting corruption, reducing bureaucracy, and optimizing the federal government’s operations. Here are some of the most significant actions:

1. Creation of the Government Efficiency Department (DOGE):

Trump established DOGE to transform public administration. He appointed Elon Musk as the head of this department, tasked with cutting bureaucracy, reducing expenses, and promoting transparency in government management. Musk has promised to “shake up the system” through drastic reforms, including eliminating unnecessary expenditures and restructuring federal agencies. (elPais.com)

2. Review of Foreign Aid Programs:

The Trump administration temporarily suspended all development aid programs for 90 days to assess their alignment with the “America First” foreign policy. During this period, responsible agencies must provide detailed evaluations to determine how these programs align with national interests. (LeGrandContinent.eu)

3. Elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs:

All DEI programs implemented in federal agencies and departments under previous administrations have been eliminated. This includes the removal of positions such as “Chief Diversity Officer” and the termination of related grants, redirecting resources to areas more aligned with the new government vision. (LeGrandContinent.eu)

4. Restructuring of Federal Agencies:

The administration has purged legal safeguards and issued decrees to restructure federal agencies, seeking to eliminate regulations deemed unnecessary and expand executive powers. These actions have sparked controversy and clashes with Congress and the courts. (elPais.com)

5. Strategic Cabinet Appointments:

Trump has brought in prominent business figures into his cabinet, including Vivek Ramaswamy, who, along with Musk, is leading initiatives to audit and reform the federal government. These appointments aim to apply business principles to enhance government efficiency and reduce bureaucracy. (elPais.com)

These measures reflect the Trump administration’s intent to implement significant reforms in the structure and functioning of the federal government, emphasizing efficiency, bureaucracy reduction, and the fight against corruption.

Ron DeSantis: Where is the Strong Hand in Florida?

Governor Ron DeSantis has been a strong ally of the Trump administration in the fight against the “Deep State.” During his first term, DeSantis demonstrated zero tolerance for corruption, suspending state officials and promoting strict integrity laws.

However, his actions in Miami-Dade have been questioned.

Miami-Dade is Florida’s largest county, with a budget surpassing that of many countries. Despite DeSantis’ efforts to combat fraud in other parts of the state, the perception of a corrupt administration in Miami-Dade remains unchanged.

Why hasn’t the same level of enforcement been applied in Miami-Dade?

The county has a history of irregularities and poor management of public funds.
Infrastructure contracts, such as those for MIA and Port of Miami, are plagued with delays and unexplained cost overruns.
Reports suggest that Miami-Dade operates like a political mafia, where the same actors control resources and allocate contracts to their allies.
The state government has avoided intervening with the same level of severity as in other counties.

Miami-Dade: A County Governed by a Mafia?

“Vox Populi” does not emerge from nowhere. The perception of corruption and poor governance in Miami-Dade has been growing among residents for years, with constant complaints about:

Dubious management of public funds in large infrastructure projects.
Poor public services despite a substantial budget.
Corruption in bidding processes and favoritism in contract allocations.
Low state oversight despite frequent complaints.

With the new federal administration pushing a zero-tolerance model, many are wondering when the same strategy will be applied in the state’s largest county.

What Should Trump and DeSantis Do About Miami-Dade?

To align the county with the new efficiency and anti-corruption policy, concrete actions are necessary:

State intervention in audits of public contracts.
Direct federal oversight of the county budget.
Dismantling of political and corporate corruption networks in Miami-Dade.
Drastic measures such as removing officials suspected of mismanagement.
Review of key infrastructure concessions, such as Miami International Airport and Port of Miami.

If the Trump administration truly aims to eradicate corruption and bureaucracy, Miami-Dade cannot be left out of the agenda. With its massive budget and history of irregularities, it is the biggest symbol of what is wrong with public administration in Florida.

Conclusion

Trump’s new government has declared war on corruption and inefficiency, but Miami-Dade remains a dark spot in Florida’s administration. The lack of state action in the largest county raises doubts about the effectiveness of the anti-corruption crusade.

If Trump and DeSantis want to demonstrate consistency, they must apply the “chainsaw” approach in Miami-Dade. Otherwise, the discourse of efficiency and transparency will remain empty words.

Want more post like this?

Head over to our homepage for the latest updates from South Florida and beyond: