Trump should veto the budget Congress sends him until State and EPA are slashed.
Correct. There comes a point where negotiating won’t work. For instance, when there is a hidden agenda behind one side of the negotiation (Hint: I don’t believe Pres. Trump has a hidden agenda). So, break out the veto pen until the dishonest side breaks.
A permanent hiring & promotion freeze, restructuring, etc. will go a long way toward that objective.