Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale
The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing deregulation across various federal agencies, aiming to undo many rules swiftly and permanently. This campaign is spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, also known as DOGE. Trump’s appointees are working to dismantle much of the federal government through mass deregulation.
Typically, the process of repealing federal regulations is lengthy and can be reversed by subsequent administrations. However, Trump is employing a strategy to quickly and permanently eliminate regulations that he deems burdensome. This approach is based on novel legal strategies and recent Supreme Court decisions that limit regulatory authority.
The administration is compiling a list of regulations to be repealed, with a deadline approaching for agencies to submit their targets. Trump and his allies view this as a significant overhaul of the federal government, aiming to uproot regulations that they believe hinder industry growth. Business groups are supporting this effort, hoping to see many regulations on labor and the environment stripped away.
To expedite the process, the administration is considering halting the enforcement of rules while working to repeal them through legal channels. This strategy is based on a 1985 Supreme Court decision that allows agencies to stop enforcing regulations without court review. The impact of this approach could be substantial.
Agency heads are preparing lists of regulations to be rolled back, covering a wide range of issues from climate change to food safety. Trump’s aggressive deregulation efforts have the potential to reshape the regulatory landscape in the country.
