Trump’s War on the Shallow State
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By The Atlantic
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The Trump administration's approach to government staffing reveals a deliberate strategy of leaving key executive positions unfilled. With hundreds of appointed roles remaining vacant across federal agencies, implementation of the administration's core policy objectives faces potential obstacles. This staffing gap raises questions about bureaucratic effectiveness and the administration's capacity to execute its agenda, particularly in departments critical to economic policy, national security, and regulatory oversight.
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