Former Biden adviser Michael LaRosa suggests Democrats should refrain from opposing the disruptions at USAID, likening the situation to themes in The West Wing. He notes that President Trump and Elon Musk have significantly altered several government agencies, including USAID, which has seen administrative leave for staff and fund distribution freezes. LaRosa argues that Democrats face an uphill battle in shifting public perception about foreign aid and should instead focus on what matters to voters, emphasizing a strategy of patience and avoiding distractions.
We keep losing the battle over the perception of commonsense to the Republicans, and it starts here... This is not the hill we wanna die on, right? The country does not really like foreign aid.
We don't wanna be caught on our heels defending spending on DEI in Serbia, which is what is gonna happen to a lot of these members if they don't move on and start focusing on things that matter.
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