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How Trump and his administration have mired the US in multiple crises

From The Guardian · () English

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  • The US faces converging crises including disease outbreaks, environmental vulnerabilities, and election security concerns.
  • The Trump administration is accused of hampering federal efforts to address these issues and sometimes exacerbating them.
  • Policies enacted include shrinking the federal workforce, rolling back environmental protections, and reducing funding for scientific research.

The United States is grappling with a convergence of crises, ranging from disease outbreaks and environmental risks to manufactured election insecurity. These issues have widespread repercussions for Americans, who are bearing the brunt of harmful policies. The Trump administration is criticized for actively hindering the federal government's ability to respond to these challenges, and in some cases, for worsening them. Over the past year, the administration has implemented measures such as significantly reducing the federal workforce, dismantling environmental protections crucial for combating the climate crisis, and cutting funding for scientific research. Furthermore, the administration is pursuing legislation that could impose new voting restrictions, raising further concerns about election integrity.

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Originally published by The Guardian. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.