Trump Administration and Musk-Led Initiative Slash Federal Workforce

Over 100,000 federal employees have been laid off or offered buyouts as sweeping cuts target government agencies, sparking concerns over public services and national security.

The Trump administration, alongside Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency,' has initiated large-scale layoffs across federal agencies, with more than 100,000 workers affected so far.
Key agencies such as Veterans Affairs, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Internal Revenue Service are facing significant reductions, raising concerns about the impact on essential public services.
Probationary employees, who lack full civil service protections, have been disproportionately targeted in the layoffs, while buyout programs have been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
Critics warn that cuts to agencies like the CIA and Department of Defense could undermine national security, while reductions at the Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA may weaken environmental and weather-related protections.
The Trump administration has not disclosed a total target for job cuts, but Musk has pledged to reduce federal spending by $2 trillion, a figure exceeding the discretionary budget for 2023.