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The Challenges and Pathways for Trump to Reduce Federal Workers

‘If the President can’t fire them, then who exactly are they accountable to?’ attorney Matt Bowman said.
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The Challenges and Pathways for Trump to Reduce Federal Workers
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump offers his hand to Elon Musk back stage during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds, in Butler, Penn., on Oct. 5, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Kevin Stocklin
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President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to slash federal spending and pare the administrative state will face many challenges and could even force court rulings to determine how much authority the President has over the executive branch of government. 
Kevin Stocklin
Kevin Stocklin
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Kevin Stocklin is a contributor to The Epoch Times who covers the ESG industry, global governance, and the intersection of politics and business.