Trump Uses Shutdown for Workforce Overhaul | JQJO

President Trump is leveraging the government shutdown to enact significant changes to the federal workforce and target Democratic initiatives. The administration announced imminent layoffs, a stark departure from typical furloughs, and is withholding $18 billion in infrastructure funds for New York. This aggressive approach, championed by OMB Director Russ Vought, aims to "trim the budget" and potentially reshape government programs, raising concerns among lawmakers and budget observers about executive overreach and economic repercussions.