Trump's plans to reshape federal health agencies face challenges from resilient deep state, columnist says

Donald Trump plans to dismantle the federal bureaucracy, which could significantly impact public health organizations in the U.S. A columnist argues that the so-called "deep state" within these agencies is more rational and resilient than Trump believes. Nicholas Florko notes that public health officials acted against Trump’s decisions during the pandemic based on scientific evidence, not sabotage. He warns that arbitrary actions could face legal challenges. Florko highlights potential mass firings at the FDA as Trump seeks to install loyalists. He suggests that Trump's next term will pose major challenges for federal health agencies, revealing the true strength of the deep state.