In first, Trump’s ambassador to Germany requests $0 more in budget, cuts spending

[Swordsmyth]

Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany and an ardent supporter of President Trump’s agenda, has broken the long practice of embassies seeking — and getting — more funding every year. In what was described as a first, he asked for zero extra in his budget request.
What’s more, in a demonstration of his pledge to be frugal with tax dollars, he ended his last budget year with a $7.7 million surplus.
In becoming the first American ambassador to seek no future year budget increase and to cut costs, he has won praise in Washington, especially from famed penny-pincher Sen. Rand Paul.

“It is a big step in the right direction,” said the Kentucky Republican.

One year with Ambassador Grenell. From #Kiel in the north to #Tegernsee in the far south, #Leipzig in the east to #Düsseldorf in the west, it’s been a year filled with great experiences. Looking forward to Year 2. pic.twitter.com/KSHcV33tiQ
— US-Botschaft Berlin (@usbotschaft) May 8, 2019

“I would give compliments were compliments were due. Anybody that is working in government that says they can hold the line on their budget deserves to be complimented,” he added.
In a call from Berlin, Grenell explained that he believes his mission can do its job without any more money or staff. As a result, he sought nothing in his future year requests.
He said that such a move is unheard of in diplomatic circles.
“First of all I have to give credit by saying President Trump and Secretary [of State Mike] Pompeo expect us to be frugal and efficient with the American taxpayer dollars,” he said.

More at: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/w...-cuts-spending

[oyarde]

I will buy that man a beer .

[nobody's_hero]

“It is a big step in the right direction,” said the Kentucky Republican.

One year with Ambassador Grenell. From #Kiel in the north to #Tegernsee in the far south, #Leipzig in the east to #Düsseldorf in the west, it’s been a year filled with great experiences. Looking forward to Year 2. pic.twitter.com/KSHcV33tiQ
— US-Botschaft Berlin (@usbotschaft) May 8, 2019

More at: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/w...-cuts-spending

He's getting an awful lot of hate on that twitter feed. People really have a problem giving praise where praise is due. Then again, it is twitter.

[Schifference]

Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany and an ardent supporter of President Trump’s agenda, has broken the long practice of embassies seeking — and getting — more funding every year. In what was described as a first, he asked for zero extra in his budget request.
What’s more, in a demonstration of his pledge to be frugal with tax dollars, he ended his last budget year with a $7.7 million surplus.
In becoming the first American ambassador to seek no future year budget increase and to cut costs, he has won praise in Washington, especially from famed penny-pincher Sen. Rand Paul.

“It is a big step in the right direction,” said the Kentucky Republican.

One year with Ambassador Grenell. From #Kiel in the north to #Tegernsee in the far south, #Leipzig in the east to #Düsseldorf in the west, it’s been a year filled with great experiences. Looking forward to Year 2. pic.twitter.com/KSHcV33tiQ
— US-Botschaft Berlin (@usbotschaft) May 8, 2019

“I would give compliments were compliments were due. Anybody that is working in government that says they can hold the line on their budget deserves to be complimented,” he added.
In a call from Berlin, Grenell explained that he believes his mission can do its job without any more money or staff. As a result, he sought nothing in his future year requests.
He said that such a move is unheard of in diplomatic circles.
“First of all I have to give credit by saying President Trump and Secretary [of State Mike] Pompeo expect us to be frugal and efficient with the American taxpayer dollars,” he said.

More at: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/w...-cuts-spending

Best be careful. Lunatic Dems could orchestrate false flag event to show the guy cannot do his job and more funding needed.

[juleswin]

Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany and an ardent supporter of President Trump’s agenda, has broken the long practice of embassies seeking — and getting — more funding every year. In what was described as a first, he asked for zero extra in his budget request.
What’s more, in a demonstration of his pledge to be frugal with tax dollars, he ended his last budget year with a $7.7 million surplus.
In becoming the first American ambassador to seek no future year budget increase and to cut costs, he has won praise in Washington, especially from famed penny-pincher Sen. Rand Paul.

“It is a big step in the right direction,” said the Kentucky Republican.

One year with Ambassador Grenell. From #Kiel in the north to #Tegernsee in the far south, #Leipzig in the east to #Düsseldorf in the west, it’s been a year filled with great experiences. Looking forward to Year 2. pic.twitter.com/KSHcV33tiQ
— US-Botschaft Berlin (@usbotschaft) May 8, 2019

“I would give compliments were compliments were due. Anybody that is working in government that says they can hold the line on their budget deserves to be complimented,” he added.
In a call from Berlin, Grenell explained that he believes his mission can do its job without any more money or staff. As a result, he sought nothing in his future year requests.
He said that such a move is unheard of in diplomatic circles.
“First of all I have to give credit by saying President Trump and Secretary [of State Mike] Pompeo expect us to be frugal and efficient with the American taxpayer dollars,” he said.

More at: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/w...-cuts-spending

This is the problem with Rand, he takes hyperbole to a whole another level when it comes to Trump. There is TDS and on the other side of the spectrum there is Trump brown-nose syndrome (TBS) where someone is just overly generous with their dispensement of complements to Trump. Its a microscopic step in the right direction, there is no need to be over the top about what just happened.

[ATruepatriot]

This is the problem with Rand, he takes hyperbole to a whole another level when it comes to Trump. There is TDS and on the other side of the spectrum there is Trump brown-nose syndrome (TBS) where someone is just overly generous with their dispensement of complements to Trump. Its a microscopic step in the right direction, there is no need to be over the top about what just happened.

lol... very good Jules. It's funny, and I'm going to actually agree with that truth.

[ATruepatriot]

Could he be a Ron Paulbot?

[TheTexan]

In a call from Berlin, Grenell explained that he believes his mission can do its job without any more money or staff.

He must not be very good at his job if he can't find ways to spend more money.

[TheTexan]

He's getting an awful lot of hate on that twitter feed. People really have a problem giving praise where praise is due. Then again, it is twitter.

If our German ambassador is universally hated by all in Germany, he's probably doing his job right.

[Anti Globalist]

Thats great news.

[enhanced_deficit]

Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany and an ardent supporter of President Trump’s agenda, has broken the long practice of embassies seeking — and getting — more funding every year. In what was described as a first, he asked for zero extra in his budget request.

I will buy that man a beer .

This is a huge win for MAGA for picking a cut-spending minded official for a change.
What makes this achievement even more distinguished is that as America's first openly gay ambassador he's going above and beyond his regular duties and also leading Trump's global mission for which he was honored by Donald Trump Jr also with a tweet recently:

https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/s...41928128204801

Donald Trump Jr.‏ Verified account @DonaldJTrumpJr

This is a really big deal and with @Richardgrenell at the helm it will get done!!! Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-administration-launches-global-effort-end-criminalization-homosexuality-n973081 … via @nbcnews

Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality

[oyarde]

This is a huge win for MAGA for picking a cut-spending minded official for a change.
What makes this achievement even more distinguished is that as America's first openly gay ambassador he's going above and beyond his regular duties and also leading Trump's global mission for which he was honored by Donald Trump Jr also with a tweet recently:

https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/s...41928128204801

Donald Trump Jr.‏ Verified account @DonaldJTrumpJr

This is a really big deal and with @Richardgrenell at the helm it will get done!!! Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-administration-launches-global-effort-end-criminalization-homosexuality-n973081 … via @nbcnews

Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality

I lived in Germany two years . I doubt anyone there cares about Homosexuality . Prostitution was legal .

[enhanced_deficit]

Civil gender rights campiagn that the ambassador is leading is global, not just limited to Germany. He serves at the plaesure of the US President, it does not matter if locals care or not about his projects. Point was that he's doing much more than other ambassadors at much less cost, you don't see $0 headlines everyday. He probably would be a leading candidate for Trump's next Freedom Medal if he continued to perform well for rest of his term.

[Swordsmyth]

Civil gender rights campiagn that the ambassador is leading is global

Fake News.

[enhanced_deficit]

Fake News.

You said same before, but is that your guess or you know that for a fact?

If you are going to claim that Trump Jr created a fakenews when he praised this ambassador in cited tweet, at least present some proof and not just guesses.

[Swordsmyth]

You said same before, but is that your guess or you know that for a fact?

If you are going to claim that Trump Jr created a fakenews when he praised this ambassador in cited tweet, at least present some proof and not just guesses.

I already showed you that Trump denied having anything to do with it and that Don Jr. used it to troll the libs.

[Zippyjuan]

I guess the embassy's budget for 2018 which was approximately $132 million a year is enough. Especially since the entertainment budget (like hosting of parties) falls to the ambasssador (which is why they tend to be rich people).

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...dot-ambassador

[acptulsa]

This is the problem with Rand, he takes hyperbole to a whole another level when it comes to Trump. There is TDS and on the other side of the spectrum there is Trump brown-nose syndrome (TBS) where someone is just overly generous with their dispensement of complements to Trump. Its a microscopic step in the right direction, there is no need to be over the top about what just happened.

What are you talking about? Where did Rand Paul even mention Trump?

Any department head reducing spending is a damned good thing, and if a little hyperbole encourages others to follow suit, then I say let it fly! Hyperbole is cheap.