Question: Monica, in her usual mendacious way, lied to Tripp about it.
Monica always lies to Tripp.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: uh it's totally ridiculous
it's completely absurd.

Answer: yes

Question: If they don't, the government may chose to act again in order to fill any related voids.
The government can choose not to act to fill voids

Answer:
yes