Six months into the second Trump administration, and after four years of sustained rest, we have returned to the sweeping crescendos and vibrant movements of the legacy media’s symphony of sympathy. Now, the tune has been adapted for departing federal employees as President Trump moves to streamline the federal government — and fast-track its firings for those who abuse their roles as stewards of the taxpayer.

Imagine an investment bank owned by several generations of a family. This bank has been a profitable institution for the family, and the people it serves have viewed it as a trustworthy, knowledgeable institution for many years. Moreso, this family’s community knows it can trust the family’s bank as a fiduciary — an institution bound by law to make the best choices for the family’s clients’ assets on the clients’ behalf.

Houston Keene, Boston Herald; Often, the first thought someone has when they think of an iceberg is the frozen behemoth that sank the supposedly unsinkable Titanic. We are seeing this scenario play out with the Trump administration’s streamlining of the federal government.

Houston Keene, Washington Times; Running a business requires a steady hand and an open mind. Managers need patience, grace and understanding for their employees. However, patience, grace and understanding are three things easily taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives, and the federal government is not immune to them.