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Rationale and Strategy
The Trump administration justifies these massive cuts as a means to eliminate unfunded, misaligned federal programs that do not reflect his priorities. Essentially, the ongoing shutdown isn’t just a political stalemate but a long-term strategy to reshape federal spending, using the Democrats’ own shutdown as a weapon against them.
Democrats’ Meltdown: Schumer’s Frantic Response and Public Backlash
Predictably, Schumer and his allies are in full panic mode. The minority leader has been publicly accusing the White House of acting out of political retribution and even branding Trump an unconstitutional dictator. These accusations echo the usual partisan rhetoric but reveal a party under mounting pressure.