Last week, Trump met with his Office of Management and Budget Director to discuss possible federal workforce reductions. Following the meeting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the Daily Caller that layoffs were “imminent,” though no staff cuts have been announced to date.
“Unfortunately, because the Democrats shut down the government, the president has directed his cabinet and the Office of Management and Budget is working with agencies across the board to identify where cuts can be made and we believe that layoffs are imminent,” said the press secretary.
The op-ed by conservative commentator and former Wall Street executive follows Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s last week to deny Republicans enough votes to keep the government open and funded at current levels.
Writing in The Hill, Peek blamed the shutdown squarely on Schumer, noting that it “highlights three weaknesses undermining the Democratic Party as we head toward next year’s midterm elections.” Continue reading…
