Trump Unconstitutionally Seeks to Defund Libraries + Tech, Tariffs & Trans Visibility

Trump Unconstitutionally Seeks to Defund Libraries + Tech, Tariffs & Trans Visibility. Brian, Chris, and Andy discussed the ongoing (often unconstitutional) antics coming out of Washington, DC, and their impact on Virginia, including a recent executive order targeting libraries. They expressed concern about the erosion of congressional authority and the potential for commercial entities to limit access to information. They also addressed the potential consequences of Trump’s tariffs and the negative impact on the economy. In closing, they emphasized the importance of celebrating positive experiences, advocate for responsible government and noted Trans Day of Visibility and the importance of supporting the trans community. The podcast will be off next week, resuming in two weeks. 

 

Relevant links to today’s episode:

• Executive Order: Continuing The Reduction Of The Federal Bureaucracy, 14 March 2025. 
• ‘In jeopardy’: Trump’s executive order targets library services for all Virginians, by @crystalabbegraham.bsky.social
• American Alliance of Museums: Urgent: Act Now to Save IMLS, 17 March
• Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for doing so
• USA Today: ⁠Trans Day of Visibility is Monday - a day to raise awareness of transgender people⁠
• CLPVA on LGBTQ+ Rights⁠
• GalaxyCon⁠

Other items in the news:

• The Economy:
• Stocks Mark Worst Month in Years as Trump’s Tariffs Loom
• Trump to impose 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and foreign-made auto parts
• Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if foreign automakers raise prices due to tariffs
• White House officials freaking out about Trump's 'Liberation Day'
• Are tariffs bad for growth? Yes, say five decades of data from 150 countries
• 1A and immigration:
• New Trump demand to colleges: Name protesters — and their nationalities
• Turkish student at Tufts University detained, video shows masked people handcuffing her
• What we know about the Tufts University student detained by federal agents