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Trump's Project 2025 Pushes Cuts Amid Shutdown Crisis

10/3/2025

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Trump Advocates Project 2025

President Donald Trump embraces Project 2025 amid the ongoing government shutdown.
He plans a meeting with budget chief Russell Vought to discuss cuts to "Democrat Agencies."
Vought announced $8 billion in energy project cuts and $18 billion for infrastructure directed at Democratic states.
Democrats say the shutdown is used to inflict political damage and shift power to the executive.

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Trump Blames Democrats

President Donald Trump uses social media to attack Democrats over the government shutdown and misuse of healthcare funds.
The administration blames the 'Radical Left' for the shutdown, signaling a combative strategy.
Democrats seek health care subsidy extensions in spending bills; Republicans call them obstruction.
Polls show 47% blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown.

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Trump Advocates Project 2025

President Donald Trump embraces Project 2025 amid the ongoing government shutdown.
He plans a meeting with budget chief Russell Vought to discuss cuts to "Democrat Agencies."
Vought announced $8 billion in energy project cuts and $18 billion for infrastructure directed at Democratic states.
Democrats say the shutdown is used to inflict political damage and shift power to the executive.

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