President Donald Trump indicated that significant staff reductions may occur at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), suggesting a 65% cut to its workforce.
• During a cabinet meeting, Trump mentioned that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin could cut nearly two-thirds of the agency’s employees.
• The administration has already started laying off workers across various federal agencies to reduce government waste.
• Trump criticized the existing workforce, claiming many were not fulfilling their roles and described some as "obstructionists. "
• The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established to help identify and reduce wasteful federal spending, reportedly uncovering $65 billion in such spending.
• Zeldin pointed out issues of mismanagement at the EPA, alleging that funds were misallocated to left-wing nonprofits linked to Democratic initiatives.
• White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers confirmed the administration's commitment to cutting waste and fraud, emphasizing the goal of reducing EPA spending.
The potential cuts at the EPA reflect the Trump administration's broader strategy to minimize government spending and improve efficiency within federal agencies.
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