While our eyes are on the welfare state's destruction, Trump is building a police state | Judith Levine
Briefly

A recent memo from the federal human resources department has mandated that agencies draft plans to cut payrolls significantly, allowing for the elimination of many job categories, with exceptions for roles essential to law enforcement and public safety. This initiative indicates a broader transformation under the Trump administration's vision for governance, as the focus shifts from social services to increased funding for defense and border control. Lawmakers at various levels are also enacting measures to target specific communities, suggesting a transition to a more authoritarian state, thus dismantling essential public services.
The recent memo from the federal human resources department signals a significant shift towards eliminating job categories, paving the way for a new police-centric governance structure.
In the dismantling of the US welfare state, the Trump administration is creating an environment where law enforcement takes precedence, leading to a transformation into a police state.
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