When you think it can’t get any more absurd, here comes the Biden administration with one final cash grab. The White House has essentially turned on the “everything must go” sale, urging staff to burn through every available dollar before Trump returns to the Oval Office. It’s like watching a bunch of teenagers with mom and dad’s credit card on a spring break shopping spree.
Jeff Zients’ Last Hurrah: Spend It All!
White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, with all the urgency of a man fleeing a burning building, sent a memo to White House staffers telling them to “obligate as much funding as possible” before Biden’s presidency ends. Yes, that’s a real quote. Translation? Spend every penny legally allowed before Trump shows up to lock the vault.
According to Zients, Biden’s team has already spent 98% of the available funding through October. But like that friend who’s “almost” done with their diet before they see dessert, they’re not quite ready to stop. Zients told staffers to aim for that last 2% — a mere $46 billion — still up for grabs in the 2025 fiscal year.
Where’s the Money Going?
So where is this mountain of taxpayer cash headed? Unsurprisingly, it’s being funneled into Biden’s greatest legislative “accomplishments” (if you want to call them that):
- COVID-19 Stimulus ($1.9 trillion)
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ($1.2 trillion)
- CHIPS and Science Act ($52 billion)
- Inflation Reduction Act ($1.2 trillion)
Do the math, and that’s about $5 trillion in spending. Now they’re scraping the bottom of the barrel to keep the cash flowing even after Biden’s gone. Zients wants to make sure this “spend-a-palooza” extends well into Trump’s first year. It’s a parting gift wrapped with a bow of red tape and stuffed with bureaucratic waste.
What’s the Rush?
Here’s the kicker: this spending blitz is no accident. This isn’t about “finishing the job” or “delivering for the American people.” No, this is about forcing Trump’s hand. By locking in all these funds, they’re trying to create legal and political obstacles for the next administration.
Trump’s already vowed to claw it all back. But it’s a lot harder to pull funds out of active projects than to prevent them from being spent in the first place. It’s the equivalent of a kid eating all the Halloween candy in one night so his little brother can’t have any.
Judges, Gaza, and “Milestones”
It’s not just cash they’re cramming through the pipeline. Zients also made it clear that his team’s other “concrete goals” include:
- Confirming judges: Expect a mad dash to shove as many judicial appointments through as possible.
- Negotiating a Gaza ceasefire: Because if there’s one thing the Biden administration’s known for, it’s its “success” in the Middle East (insert sarcasm here).
- Continuing aid to Ukraine: Naturally, it’s not a Biden agenda without writing another blank check to Kyiv.
Zients even hinted at upcoming announcements on “conservation” and “artificial intelligence.” Sounds promising, right? But if history is any guide, that likely means more restrictions on businesses and more government meddling in tech.
Does Biden Even Know?
Let’s be honest. Does anyone believe Joe Biden is aware of this spending spree? Do we really think he’s sitting in the Oval Office saying, “Hey, Jeff, let’s make sure we’re down to the last nickel before Don gets here”? No chance. Biden’s handlers run the show, and Jeff Zients just proved it.
Biden’s likely as clueless about this memo as he is about where he’s supposed to walk after a speech. This is a classic case of the “adults in the room” making moves behind the scenes, ensuring they’re the ones pulling the strings.
Trump’s Plan to Reverse It All
As for Trump? He’s made it clear he’s coming in with a wrecking ball. He’s promised to “claw back” most of the Biden-era legislation. This move by Zients is a preemptive strike to make it as difficult as possible for Trump to undo the mess. The left is playing the long game, but Trump’s seen this movie before and knows how to flip the script.
Expect lawsuits, legal challenges, and battles over “what’s legally obligated” once Trump’s in office. The left is betting that enough of these funds will be tied up in “ongoing projects” to keep them alive. Trump’s betting that his new DOJ and administrative overhaul can untangle it all.
Final Thoughts
What we’re witnessing is a blatant attempt to tie Trump’s hands before he even walks through the door. Zients is openly encouraging his team to spend like there’s no tomorrow. And honestly, it’s not surprising. The left’s strategy is always the same: spend, spend, spend — and make sure the next guy can’t stop it.
The real question is, how much of it can Trump claw back? The answer will depend on how many of these so-called “obligations” are locked into legal agreements. One thing’s for sure: Trump’s administration will have its hands full untangling Biden’s parting gift.
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