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Trump’s purge of federal workers and its historical parallels

Marketplace All-in-One

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Echoes of Loyalty: Purges and Political Fallout

This chapter explores the historical parallels between the purging of federal workers during Trump's presidency and the McCarthy-era Red Scare, emphasizing the loss of institutional expertise and the broader implications for governance. It also examines the public's disconnect with rapidly changing federal policies, alongside the emotional fallout among communities affected by these decisions.

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