Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Federal Workforce Layoffs

Over 20,000 federal employees face termination as the Trump administration, with Elon Musk's involvement, aims to restructure government agencies for cost efficiency.

The Department of Defense plans to reduce its civilian workforce by 5% to 8%, starting with 5,400 probationary employees next week.
Layoffs are widespread across federal agencies, including the IRS, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Health and Human Services, with thousands of employees impacted.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is playing a key role in identifying redundancies and cutting costs, reportedly saving $55 billion so far.
Critics argue the layoffs disproportionately target newer employees and raise concerns about the potential impact on critical services and military readiness.
Some departments, including the Department of Energy and Veterans Affairs, are rehiring select employees after public backlash over essential service disruptions.