OMB director has an 'animosity toward federal employees': Author of book on Project 2025

Project 2025 & Government Shutdown - Project 2025 is a conservative blueprint embraced by President Trump, aiming for a significant overhaul of the federal government [1][2] - Russell Vote, identified as of Project 2025 fame, plans mass firings at the federal level [1] - The White House sees the shutdown as an opportunity to gut the bureaucracy and expand presidential powers [7] Political Strategy & Executive Power - Trump views the shutdown as an opportunity to cut massive amounts from the federal government and hurt federal workers [11] - Trump aims to expand executive authority, leveraging the shutdown to achieve this goal [12][20] - Trump's strategy involves aggressively pushing for cuts, daring opponents to stop him [20] Potential Consequences & Concerns - Mass firings could have significant human costs and put pressure on Democrats [18] - There are concerns about the political vulnerability of pursuing this agenda leading into the midterms [15] - Republican members of Congress may be hurt by the actions of Trump and Vote [16]