Trust Us | The Rise of American Technocracy

They thought they were the smartest men in America.

"Trust Us" traces the rise of American technocracy: governance by bureaucratic experts. Beginning in the early 20th century, "Trust Us" reveals how our leaders funneled power to unelected experts, who were convinced they could engineer solutions to all our nation's problems. Not only did these experts fail to solve those problems, but in example after example, they caused irreversible damage to the country.

This is a true story of bureaucratic arrogance gone wild. What started as a few federal agencies has become today's massive administrative state, a "fourth branch" of government that influences every aspect of our daily lives. From economics to housing to health, "Trust Us" reveals the strange origins and tragic consequences of expert rule.

Featuring interviews with Don Boudreaux, Martin Gurri, Roger Koppl, Kevin Portteus, Joseph Postell, Amity Shlaes, and Steve Simpson.

About Pacific Legal Foundation:

Pacific Legal Foundation is a nonprofit legal organization that defends Americans’ liberties when threatened by government overreach and abuse. We sue the government when it violates Americans’ constitutional rights—and we win.

What we're doing to combat the administrative state:

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Director: Chase Kinney
Written by Joseph Kast and Chase Kinney

[JM-ibit]

This needs to be shown in schools across the country. That's how you unravel the administrative state. Coincidentally, the indoctrination of children is how the administrative state has survived this long.

[czechsmix]

So much needless suffering is caused by these "experts". Destroying the food instead of giving to the starving and the no fathers allowed mandate broke my heart!💔

[vanessaridings]

Sadly our government represents NO one but themselves and their interests and family's.

[genieulshoffer]

Excellent! I feel like I'm watching a current news reel only much is from the depression....they are doing it again. Thank you!

[kegansmom]

Spectacular truth!!!! Absolutely should be shown in every educational foundation in this country!!! Actually should be aired on national television weekly until everyone has had the chance to see it! Thank you all for this astounding work!! God Bless 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[ConnorT]

it is my belief that as Americans we should
stand up and take our country back from the
liars and corporate officials that think they
own it....
( liars = Government. )

[rlaf]

EVERYONE needs to watch this before it's too late

[jamesbarrett]

Thank you PLF for producing this. Should be viewed in classrooms across America. Great work.

[Vulneravariable]

This is an outstanding presentation. Thank you all for producing such an informative piece.

[foolishcaribou]

"Trust Us!" Two of the most ominous words a government can say to the citizens.
Any time someone with power says to you, "Trust Me" you know you're getting screwed.

[brendaalexander]

The scariest words ever uttered were I'm from the government and I'm here to help. It's better to put your trust in the Lord and your confidence in man. Thank you for this excellent documentary

[BBBinJAX]

I turned down the volume to allow me to still hear the dialog but minimize the annoying background music. The message was interesting and offered a historical perspective regarding how bureaucratic entities came to have so much control.

[mikhalych]

America lost its freedom a long time ago... Thanks for making this. It explains a lot that they didnt teach me in school.

[monicadey]

It must be done swiftly and sharply!!! We must rise to the occasion!!!❤️

[brianscott]

And the TRUTH MOVEMENT wins the Internet again today!!! 🤩

[vaughnslavin]

This is excellent! Thank you for the education and all the day to day great work you do.

[samuelsanderson]

Adam Carola mentioned this doc on his podcast and I'm glad I watched it!

[debramg]

Eye-Opening. I agree with JM-ib.., below (from 6 mos ago). EVERYONE, including HS school-age students SHOULD watch this.I call this Hubris of the Democrat Experts. Well put together. I learned a lot of history of the last 126 yrs. Of course History repeats itself, ESPECIALLY if we don't learn from it.

[juniorguzman]

I like the way that this video shows how inefficient bureaucracy is in this country, but it misses to point out how evil it is today, especially when it's roots are based on an evil ideology.

[Old_Artilleryman]

After watching this, I'm surprised YouTube's "experts" or their handlers, didn't cancel you.