How Many Federal Government Workers Has Trump Fired So Far?

The Trump administration's second term has begun with significant changes in the federal workforce, marked by mass layoffs and agency audits aimed at reducing government waste.

1. Federal Layoffs and Recession Concerns:

• Trump's administration is facing a wave of layoffs across federal agencies, leading to worries of a recession in Washington, D. C. These cuts have prompted discussions among economists.

2. Voting Demographics:

• The majority of voters in D. C. lean Democratic, with over 92% supporting Kamala Harris in 2024. This indicates a political climate less threatened by government job losses.

3. Federal Employment Statistics:

• The federal government currently employs around 3 million workers, a number not seen since 1994. Trump's proposed cuts could lead to the smallest federal workforce in nearly 100 years.

4. Specific Agency Cuts:

• USAID: Expected drastic cuts from 10,000 employees to around 300.

• Deferred Resignations: Financial incentives were offered to federal employees to resign, but were temporarily blocked by a federal judge.

• Probationary Employee Layoffs: Up to 220,000 employees with less than a year on the job will be laid off.

• IRS: Layoffs are planned for 6,000 of the 100,000 IRS employees.

• Department of Homeland Security and TSA: Only 400 non-critical personnel have been laid off so far.

• FAA: 400 staff members have been cut.

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: 100 employees were laid off.

• Department of Education: Plans to eliminate the agency could lead to 4,400 layoffs.

• Department of Energy: Approximately 2,000 personnel have been terminated.

• Department of Health and Human Services: Thousands of layoffs have occurred among probationary employees.

• Department of Land Management: At least 2,300 personnel have been let go.

• EPA: Around 500 staff members have been terminated.

• Small Business Administration: 720 employees have been cut.

• US Forest Service: 3,400 employees have been terminated.

• Inspectors General: At least 17 have been fired to cut down on waste.

• Department of Justice: All attorneys appointed during the Biden administration are being fired.

• State Department: A significant number of career diplomats are leaving their positions.

5. Future Outlook:

• The Trump administration’s push to reduce the size of government continues, with potential for ongoing cuts. The limited time frame (18 months) for these initiatives points to a strategic approach leading into upcoming mid-term elections.

The Trump administration is actively pursuing substantial cuts to the federal workforce, impacting many agencies and employees. It aims to reshape government efficiency by addressing perceived waste and mismanagement within the federal system. The long-term effects of these decisions will become clearer as the next election approaches. 

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