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Politics and Government
Fri, January 31, 2025
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Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means
- President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.
The article from WFAE discusses former President Donald Trump's plan to significantly reduce the federal workforce if he were to return to office. Trump has expressed intentions to cut what he describes as "waste, fraud and abuse" within the federal government, targeting a reduction of up to 50% of the federal workforce. This would involve not filling positions left vacant by attrition and potentially firing employees, focusing particularly on what he perceives as unnecessary or redundant roles. The federal workforce, which includes over 2 million civilian employees, plays critical roles in various sectors like national security, health care, and public services. Critics argue that such cuts could severely impair government functionality, potentially affecting services like Social Security, Medicare, and national defense. The article also touches on the legal and practical challenges of implementing such drastic measures, including civil service protections and the need for Congressional approval for significant changes.
Read the Full WFAE Article at:
[ https://www.wfae.org/politics/2025-01-31/trump-wants-to-cut-the-federal-workforce-who-they-are-and-what-that-means ]
Read the Full WFAE Article at:
[ https://www.wfae.org/politics/2025-01-31/trump-wants-to-cut-the-federal-workforce-who-they-are-and-what-that-means ]
