In an explosive twist that has sent shockwaves throughout Capitol Hill and across the nation, moderate Republican Sen. Lisa

Murkowski (R–Alaska) has openly turned against President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to downsize the federal

government. In a bold move that defies party expectations,

Murkowski has criticized the president’s recent purge of probationary federal employees—a decision that could have serious

repercussions for Alaska’s economy and national priorities. This dramatic political reversal comes at a time when Trump is

relying on united support to fend off opposition from Democrats and legal groups, making her dissent all the more explosive.