Trump and Musk Plan Major Federal Workforce Cuts

President-elect Trump assigns Musk and Ramaswamy to propose significant reductions in federal spending and workforce.

The U.S. federal civilian workforce employs approximately 2.3 million people, making it the country's largest employer.
Elon Musk aims to reduce federal spending by 30%, while Vivek Ramaswamy suggests cutting half of the federal workforce.
Federal workers are primarily older and more educated, with 42.5% over the age of 50 and 54% holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
The government spent $271 billion on salaries and benefits for federal workers in the 2022 fiscal year, accounting for 4.3% of total spending.
National security-related agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, employ roughly 70% of the federal workforce.