Mass Layoffs Turn Chaotic as Trump Administration Targets Federal Workers
The Trump administration has initiated sweeping layoffs across various federal agencies, focusing particularly on probationary workers. Thousands have been impacted as the administration, alongside tech mogul Elon Musk, implements significant staffing reductions aimed at downsizing the government. Employees describe the firing process as chaotic and disorganized, with reports of workers being let go and then rehired multiple times in a matter of days. A directive from the Office of Personnel Management has further escalated the situation, compelling agencies to cut down on recent hires en masse. As the layoffs unfold, agency heads are instructed to prioritize the termination of those in their probationary period, raising concerns about the efficiency and fairness of the process.
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