Department of Government & Politics (GVPT) Associate Professor David Karol was quoted in WTOP about the first phase of proposed budget cuts under the Trump administration. In the article, Karol highlights the difficult trade-offs involved in these cuts, stressing that while they may resonate with some parts of the Republican base, they’ll create tough decisions, especially with programs like Social Security and Medicare.

Karol explains how these cuts could shape the political landscape moving forward and the challenges policymakers will face in balancing campaign promises with governing realities.

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