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Trump's Shutdown Talks Raise Concerns Over Power Consolidation
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- Donald Trump will meet Russell Vought, OMB Chair, to discuss eliminating government offices amid a shutdown.
- Michael Steele, former RNC Chairman, warns voters about Trump's long-term power-consolidation plans.
- Steele says Trump has voiced dictatorial ambitions and retribution, questioning a unitary executive's impact.
- He says the strategy seeks Republican power, not a transfer to Democrats.
