Why Trump is using the shutdown to push mass job cuts in agencies he calls a ‘scam’

President Donald Trump is using the current government shutdown to push for permanent job cuts in federal agencies he calls a ‘scam’. Working with OMB Director Russell Vought, Trump targets programmes in Democrat-led states, halting billions in climate and infrastructure funding. Unlike previous shutdowns with temporary furloughs, this move aims to reshape the federal workforce based on political priorities, according to statements reported by The Independent.