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Behind the Bastards

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The Evolution of Executive Power in Modern America

This chapter examines the pressure tactics used by high-level Trump appointees to persuade federal career employees to accept deferred resignations, outlining the potential consequences for government operations. It situates these actions within a historical context while highlighting the distinctive aspects of the Trump era's approach to executive power and federal workforce dynamics.

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