After Donald Trump’s first inauguration, things were a bit disorganized at the White House, so disorganized that it took nine months before Social Security offices displayed his portrait. MAGA types were quick to blame the dastardly Deep State for this indignity but the explanation was far simpler. The White House hadn’t given the General Services Administration an approved portrait for reproduction. The Trump White House may have had little idea what the GSA does. In case you don’t know, the GSA takes care of a lot of housekeeping for federal agencies such as leasing office space, buying office supplies and printing and distributing official Presidential portraits to hang in federal offices.
Let’s keep an eye on how quickly Social Security offices display Trump’s portrait. It will be something of an indicator of how efficiently or inefficiently the Trump II White House is functioning.
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The incoming administration has been active unlike the previous time. They signed EO’s to dismantle telework and reduce the size of the federal workforce. The portraits will not be needed in some offices since they will be closing due to lack of funding. This is our new reality.
“MAGA types were quick to blame the dastardly Deep State for this indignity”
Because they are stupid and misinformed
I don't recall that Biden/Harris photos showed up in SSA offices any quicker than did Trump's.
My recollection was that the Trump portraits were delayed until he could have the Oval Office wallpaper changed for the backdrop.
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