President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to shut down the Federal Executive Institute, a government leadership training center established over 50 years ago. The move aims to reduce inefficiency and bureaucracy, as part of a broader push to streamline federal operations.
The Institute, which operates on a former luxury hotel property in Virginia, has faced criticism for fostering a bloated managerial system disconnected from public needs. Trump’s administration argues that taxpayer funds should prioritize efficient services over bureaucratic leadership training.
This effort aligns with Trump’s initiatives, including halting foreign aid to select organizations and creating the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate ineffective programs and enforce stricter regulation policies.
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