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How Trump plans to cement control of government by dismantling the 'deep state'


Published on 2025-01-18 22:00:39 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump is poised to seize greater control of the federal government than any modern president before him when he takes office on Monday, charging ahead with plans to dismantle what he and his allies call the "deep state,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's plans to significantly alter the structure of the U.S. government if he were to return to office. Trump aims to dismantle what he refers to as the "deep state," which he believes consists of entrenched bureaucrats who oppose his policies. His strategy includes centralizing power by potentially firing tens of thousands of federal workers and replacing them with loyalists, thereby ensuring that government operations align more closely with his directives. This would involve gutting the civil service protections, which could lead to a more politicized bureaucracy. Additionally, Trump has expressed intentions to use the Department of Justice against his political adversaries, further consolidating his control. Critics argue that these moves could undermine the checks and balances integral to American democracy, potentially leading to authoritarian governance.

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