Deepfakes and Job Cuts: A Government Shutdown Like No Other

The United States is facing its first government shutdown in nearly seven years, and it has taken an unprecedented turn. President Donald Trump is using the crisis as a political weapon, employing personal attacks, publishing deepfake videos, and threatening to slash federal agencies under his so-called “Democrat Agenda.” 

This was reported by The New York Times

Thousands of federal workers now face mass layoffs, while critical programs risk losing funding. The White House announced it would halt financing for multiple projects in states with Democratic governors, highlighting the shutdown’s political motivation. Experts warn the move is aimed less at saving money and more at punishing opponents.

Analysts compare the standoff to the 1995 shutdown under President Bill Clinton and Speaker Newt Gingrich, but note that Trump is using far more aggressive and media-driven tactics. The standoff could become one of the longest and most contentious government shutdowns in U.S. history.