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Trump is firing federal workers who are not funded by taxpayers


Published on 2025-02-21 08:20:54 - Reuters
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The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's plan to dismiss federal workers who are not funded by taxpayers, as part of his broader initiative to reduce what he perceives as unnecessary bureaucracy within the federal government. This move targets employees whose salaries are derived from sources other than direct taxpayer funds, such as fees, fines, or other government revenue streams. Trump's proposal aims to streamline government operations by focusing on those directly supported by tax dollars, potentially affecting numerous federal agencies. Critics argue that this could disrupt essential services and might overlook the indirect benefits these positions provide to taxpayers. The plan reflects Trump's ongoing commitment to reducing government size and expenditure, a key theme of his political agenda.

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