Senator Tim Kaine confronted Russell Vought, Trump's nominee for the Office of Management and Budget, about his controversial comments regarding the federal workforce. Vought's statements, revealed by ProPublica, indicated a desire to leave federal employees 'in trauma,' which raised concerns about his intentions toward public servants. Kaine emphasized the importance of unity and empathy in leadership, referencing Abraham Lincoln's approach. Vought's staunch advocacy for dismantling what he calls the 'Deep State' includes replacing the federal workforce with loyalists, which creates further tension in the political landscape.
We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected, Vought said, adding, When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work...
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