The new administration has wasted no time in executing its agenda, swiftly enacting executive orders and policy changes in its first eight days.
Senator JD Vance praised the fast-paced approach, contrasting it with what he described as the slow and ineffective governance of the Biden-Harris administration.
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer acknowledged a recent policy reversal as a small win for Democrats but emphasized that the broader fight is far from over.
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During an appearance on Fox & Friends, Brian Kilmeade noted the administration’s aggressive push for action, stating, “A mix of executive orders, executive actions, and you saw their legislation. He’s not waiting for his cabinet to get confirmed. He’s not waiting for legislation to trudge its way through Congress.”
Vance supported this assessment, arguing that decisive leadership is necessary to overcome Washington’s entrenched bureaucracy.
“We’ve, I think, accomplished, honestly, more in eight days than the entire Biden administration accomplished in four years,” Vance said.
“There’s something incredibly energetic about them, but you sort of need that actually. The federal government has become so sprawling and their bureaucracy is so unresponsive to what the President actually wants to do, that you kind of need somebody in there who’s constantly on. It’s all gas, no breaks. That’s certainly what we’ve seen in the last, you know, eight days. I think that’s what we’ll see for the next four years.”
Kilmeade, while acknowledging the administration’s momentum, pointed out that rapid decision-making can sometimes lead to errors.
“He stole my line. It’s okay, though he’s vice president, but when you don’t have Cabinet Secretaries and you’re doing so much so quick, there will be missteps, and you saw that with the walk back on the massive spending pause, giving the left a little life.”
Schumer, addressing the spending pause reversal, framed it as part of a broader battle.
“The American people see that we can win. It’s a long war. This may be a small victory, but it’s a long war, and we’ve got to continue,” Schumer said.
JD VANCE: WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED MORE IN 8 DAYS THAN BIDEN IN 4 YEARS
“There’s something incredibly energetic about [Trump], but you sort of need that, actually.
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His remarks suggest that despite the administration’s rapid policy rollouts, Democrats are preparing for prolonged political resistance.
With an aggressive start to its agenda, the administration has signaled a clear shift in governance, emphasizing swift action over bureaucratic delays.
However, as Kilmeade noted, the speed at which policies are being implemented comes with risks, as seen in the spending pause walkback.
Meanwhile, Schumer’s comments indicate that Democrats are gearing up for sustained opposition.
The administration’s approach over the next few months will determine whether this high-energy strategy can be maintained and if political opponents can effectively counter it.
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