The uniting theme of Trump's presidency? Ineptitude | Robert Reich
Briefly

The article discusses the tension within the Democratic Party regarding their strategy against Donald Trump's immigration policies, particularly mass deportations. Some members fear that focusing on these issues detracts from addressing essential economic concerns such as the cost of living. However, the author argues that these issues are intertwined, showcasing Trump's overall ineptness in governance. Various examples illustrate disarray within his administration, particularly highlighting controversies involving the Pentagon and Harvard, indicating a broader theme of instability across federal departments under his leadership.
Some Democrats fear they're playing into Donald Trump's hands by fighting his mass deportations rather than focusing on his failures on bread-and-butter issues like the cost of living.
In his first term, not only did his advisers and cabinet officials put guardrails around his crazier tendencies, but they also provided his first administration a degree of stability and focus.
It's been a month of total chaos at the Pentagon. Last Friday, Hegseth fired three of his senior staffers. His chief of staff is leaving.
As Harvard pointed out, the letter was signed by three federal officials, placed on official letterhead, was sent from the email inbox of a senior federal official.
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