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Analysis | Trump and Musk hope to intimidate federal workers into compliance

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Donald TrumpFebruary 18, 2025 6:29 pm

Analysis | Trump and Musk hope to intimidate federal workers into compliance

Political analyst Sue O’Connell discusses the pushback against the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts and how they differ from prior federal budget cuts implemented by the Clinton administration.

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