Jesse Watters Criticizes Trump’s Federal Layoffs After Veteran Friend Faces Termination

The Fox News host urged the administration to reconsider its approach to layoffs targeting probationary employees, including veterans, under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative.

Fox News host Jesse Watters made an emotional on-air plea for the Trump administration to reconsider layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative after his veteran friend faced termination.
Watters highlighted the case of his friend, a 20-year military veteran who recently began working at the Pentagon but is now at risk of losing his job due to his probationary status.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has been implementing widespread federal workforce reductions, with many layoffs targeting probationary employees regardless of their roles or contributions.
Critics argue that the cuts are arbitrary and disregard the expertise and critical roles of affected workers, including veterans and those involved in national security and public health efforts.
Watters, while typically supportive of the Trump administration, suggested that veterans and essential personnel should be prioritized for job security during these reductions.