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One Year of Trump: What Changed – What Got Cut

Published January 2, 2026, 14:19
One Year of Trump: What Changed – What Got Cut

The New York Times has assessed the impact of Donald Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, finding a roughly 10% contraction in the workforce. However, the cuts have not been uniform and overall spending has not decreased significantly, as much of the funding goes to programs like Medicare and Social Security. The Pentagon budget remains untouched and is expected to reach $1 trillion in 2026. The article points out that the Trump administration has not substantially challenged major spending, but instead focuses on micro-changes and strengthens its military power with new and expensive programs. Finally, it refers to the “Doctrine of Donro” for the Western Hemisphere and the criticism it receives for escalating attacks against Venezuela, which is not considered a significant threat to US security.