'''Draining the swamp''' is a political term referring to the reduction and eventual elimination of the federal government's corruption and inefficiency. Although used by several other political figures before, the term was popularized by [[Donald Trump]] in his 2016 Presidential Campaign.
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'''Draining the swamp''' is a political term referring to the reduction and eventual elimination of the federal government's corruption and inefficiency. The [[D.C.]] swamp is inhabited by [[swamp rat]]s. Although used by several other political figures before, the term was popularized by [[Donald Trump]] in his 2016 Presidential Campaign.