Indeed, it’s the federal workforce that is often operating behind the scenes to undermine Trump’s agenda. Now their raise has been cancelled. Coincidence?
Trump cancels pay raise for federal workforce, saving taxpayers $25 billion
Most organizations that are $20 trillion in the red – OK, there are no other organizations that are $20 trillion in the red – but most who are bleeding cash wouldn’t even consider giving across-the-board raises to employees.
But to not do so is controversial in Washington because the Beltway always spends and spends and spends some more, regardless of whether it actually has the money or of how much it owes.