Trump's Shutdown Strategy Sparks GOP Divisions and Fears of Federal Layoffs
TL;DR
President Trump is using the government shutdown as an opportunity to consolidate power, weaken institutions, and push a broader agenda of unchecked executive authority, including targeting Democratic-leaning states and institutions, while escalating efforts to diminish the independence of government agencies and other democratic norms.
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