This episode dives into the Trump administration’s actions during his second term, focusing on the disproportionate impact on Black women in the federal workforce. Tre discusses the administration’s rhetoric around government efficiency, the targeted cuts in key federal agencies, and the broader implications for Black Americans’ access to stable, equitable employment.

0:00 – Introduction & Subscribe Reminder

0:24 – Welcome to Pragmotiv News, Host Introduction

0:40 – Setting the Stage: Trump’s Rhetoric and Narrative

1:01 – “Streamlining” the Federal Government Explained

1:22 – The “Doge Cuts” and Targeted Agencies

1:49 – Cuts at USAID, IRS, Social Security; Real Motive: Targeting Black Women

2:22 – Agencies with Highest Percentage of People of Color Targeted

2:43 – DEI Training and Disproportionate Job Loss for Black Women

3:19 – The Federal Government as a Pathway for Black Americans

3:50 – Black Representation in Federal Workforce & Data Erasure

4:18 – Gerrymandering, Demographic Data, and the National Women’s Law Center

4:44 – High-Profile Firings: Leaders of Color Targeted

5:11 – Gwen Wilcox, Carla Hayden, and Lisa Cook Fired

5:40 – The Firing of Lisa Cook: CNN Clip

6:01 – Pattern of “Mortgage Fraud” Accusations

6:26 – Trump’s History of Discrimination

7:15 – Central Park Five Reference & Racism Discussion

7:38 – Closing: Subscribe, Follow, and Listen on All Platforms

8:02 – Final Call to Action & Farewell