Although some will argue it is.
Fighting over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, minus that of ICE, which is ludicrously funded, damages both Republicans and Democrats. DHS has come under scrutiny, it’s reported, from both sides of the American political spectrum.
This seems like an opportune time to abolish DHS. Advantages:
- Progress is made involving the abolition of a government department that draws public ire.
- Grandiose claims concerning cost savings are possible.
- For Trump, Noem and Lewandowski, reported to be scheming to put Noem in the Presidency, would be out. Yes, I know Noem has figured out how to project … something, but it’s not competency.
I would suggest the return of all agencies to their original homes. The two parties can thumb wrestle concerning FEMA, as it has no original department listed.
And take some of the ICE funding and give it to other agencies. FEMA, for example, is threatening to become yet another anchor around Trump’s neck, so find a competent manager and fund them. Folks left sitting on their roofs for weeks on end do not look kindly on the Administration who took away FEMA.
And the “shutdown” of DHS is done.
