Did the Trump White House use the shutdown as a political weapon? Tony Romm reveals how mass layoffs and other tactics were aimed at maximizing pain for opponents and gaining leverage. This strategic move exposes troubling partisanship in government operations. Read more about Romm’s insightful analysis. #TonyRomm #Shutdown #PoliticalStrategy #GovernmentLayoffs https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/us/politics/white-house-shutdown-punishment.html
