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In a recent discussion on CNN, commentator Scott Jennings highlighted his view that the federal bureaucracy in Washington tends to act independently when a Republican president is in office. This perspective sparked debate among his colleagues during the broadcast.

Jennings argued that federal agencies and workers appear to operate autonomously from political leadership, particularly under Republican administrations such as Donald Trump's. He stated, "I think one other point, and this is the push and pull of when a Republican is the president." He further claimed that there is resistance within these agencies to respond to directives from Republican leaders.

During the exchange, CNN's Abby Phillip questioned Jennings' assertion, asking if he believed this independence was exclusive to Republican presidencies. Jennings affirmed his stance with "100% Yes," while Phillip expressed skepticism about the claim.

The conversation centered around an incident involving an email linked to DOGE (Department of Governmental Oversight and Ethics), which Jennings used as an example of bureaucratic reluctance to comply with presidential directives. He remarked, "That’s why everyone is melting down. That’s why the lady came on CNN today. They don’t want to answer the email because they don’t want to answer to the president."

This dialogue underscores ongoing discussions about the relationship between political leadership and federal agencies in Washington, particularly regarding perceived biases or independence within the administrative class.