10,000 federal workers laid off amid Trump & Musk’s push to reshape agencies
February 15, 2025
President Trump’s and adviser Elon Musk’s campaign to reduce the US bureaucracy resulted in the termination of over 9,500 federal workers. The job cuts targeted probationary employees and fixed-term contracts, with significant layoffs predicted at the IRS next week. Critics raise concerns about Musk’s role.
