Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other senior GOP lawmakers have advised the White House against mass layoffs and sharp cuts to government assistance programs during the ongoing shutdown. They warn that such moves could backfire with the public, blaming Republicans for the shutdown, rather than avoiding consequences. The Republican hand-wringing reflects discomfort over President Trump’s shutdown strategy, which has raised concerns about firing thousands of federal workers without pay.
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