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[–] ECB@feddit.org 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You have waaaaay more confidence in these agencies than I do.

The reality is, with enough pressure even 'independent' heads of agencies can be replaced. Nobody wants to be in the firing line and the focus of Trump (and his followers) rage.

[–] ShellMonkey@lemmy.socdojo.com 2 points 1 year ago

Well I only said like to, not expect to.

I would expect someone to file a suit to block it, but just ignoring him I suspect would cause him to absolutely lose his shit.