House Republicans Defend Mass Federal Layoffs, Call Workers 'Bloated Bureaucrats'

Prominent GOP figures, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, criticize federal employees as unnecessary while supporting Elon Musk-led layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency.

House Republicans, led by figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Lisa McClain, have defended mass layoffs of federal employees, describing them as 'bloated bureaucrats' with 'unnecessary' jobs.
The layoffs are being carried out by the Department of Government Efficiency, an initiative led by billionaire Elon Musk, which has terminated thousands of civil service positions.
Rep. Greene argued that federal jobs are not 'real jobs' producing revenue, claiming they consume taxpayer dollars without contributing to the economy.
The comments have sparked backlash from Democrats and affected communities, with Rep. Veronica Escobar highlighting that thousands of Greene's own constituents are federal employees.
Protests against the layoffs have intensified, with former federal workers sharing stories of their critical roles in areas such as cybersecurity, national parks, and veterans' services.