Trump’s War on the Shallow State
Politics
United States
Started September 26, 2026
The administration has left hundreds of appointed roles open—including those that would have a central role in implementing Trump’s priorities
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Trump’s War on the Shallow State
The Atlantic (United States) | Sep 25, 2026
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