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Pentagon to fire 5,400 workers, backlash builds to Trump downsizing effort


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By Idrees Ali, Nathan Layne, Richard Cowan and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Pentagon said on Friday it would cut 5,400 jobs as part of President Donald Trump's drive to slash the federal workforce,

The article from MSN discusses the Pentagon's plan to lay off approximately 5,400 workers as part of a broader downsizing effort initiated by former President Donald Trump. This move has sparked significant backlash from various quarters, including unions, politicians, and defense analysts. Critics argue that these layoffs could undermine national security by reducing the workforce at a time when global threats are increasing. The downsizing is part of Trump's push for a leaner, more efficient government, aiming to cut costs and reduce what he described as unnecessary bureaucratic bloat. However, opponents of the plan highlight potential negative impacts on military readiness and the livelihoods of the affected employees, many of whom are civilian support staff crucial to the operations of the Department of Defense. The debate continues as current administration officials review these policies, weighing the benefits of cost-saving against the potential risks to operational capabilities.

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