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Trump and Musk Intensify Cutbacks, Firing 10,000 U.S. Agency Workers

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By Web Desk Published February 15, 2025 4 Min Read
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Elon Musk, X Æ A-12, U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2025. Photo Credits: @elonmusk
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President Donald Trump, supported by adviser Elon Musk, has intensified efforts to streamline the U.S. bureaucracy. This initiative has resulted in over 9,500 federal employees from departments such as Interior, Energy, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services losing their jobs. Most affected are probationary employees in their first year who enjoy fewer employment protections.

These layoffs are part of a larger plan that has already seen approximately 75,000 federal workers accept voluntary buyouts. This figure represents about 3% of the civilian workforce. The White House states these actions aim to reduce what Trump describes as a bloated government plagued by wasteful spending amidst a $36 trillion debt and last year’s $1.8 trillion deficit.

The strategy has sparked debate, especially among congressional Democrats who argue that Trump infringes on Congress’s budgetary authority. Despite this opposition, the Republican-led Congress largely backs these measures. However, Musk’s quick pace of the cuts has caused coordination problems within the administration, particularly frustrating White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

#Trump's Federal shakeup starts: Over 1,000 #employees #fired at Department of #VeteransAffairs 🇺🇸 https://t.co/7ONGY4hGFx pic.twitter.com/KVHVDJNKpq

— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) February 15, 2025

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In an attempt to reshape the federal framework, Trump and Musk are pushing to dismantle major civil-service protections, halt most U.S. foreign aid, and shut down several government agencies. Significant layoffs include personnel from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Park Service. The impending layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service are set to impact operations just as the tax filing deadline approaches.

The US government began firing thousands of people at multiple agencies as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk accelerate their purge of America's federal bureaucracy, union sources and employees familiar with the moves told Reuters https://t.co/XCc2eUCsw7 pic.twitter.com/sb1S5SnrDI

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 14, 2025

The extensive cuts have raised concerns about the potential underfunding of crucial services. For instance, a month after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, federal programs have stopped hiring seasonal firefighters and removing hazardous dead wood from forests.

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The aggressive reduction strategy has drawn criticism for its blunt approach. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports the strategy, comparing it to a financial audit to streamline agency functions. Yet, fired workers, including veterans, have expressed feelings of betrayal, with former federal employee Nick Gioia publicly sharing his disillusionment.

Adjustments to some layoffs, particularly those affecting nuclear security, have occurred following federal court interventions, reflecting the complex legal landscape these reductions navigate. As the Trump administration continues with its policy, the effects and responses from various sectors suggest ongoing challenges and debates over the future direction of federal employment and regulatory practices.

Read: Elon Musk Announces Government Overhaul with Trump at the White House

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