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Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump


Published on 2025-03-06 00:20:53 - News4Jax
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  • Veterans who have been abruptly fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration's dramatic downsizing of government.

The article from News4Jax discusses the experiences of several veterans who were fired from their federal jobs during the Trump administration, expressing feelings of betrayal, especially poignant for those who had supported Trump. These veterans, part of a group of over 1,000 federal employees dismissed, argue that their terminations were politically motivated, targeting career civil servants who were seen as obstacles to Trump's agenda. The firings, which occurred under the guise of Schedule F, an executive order by Trump to reclassify policy-related federal workers as at-will employees, have led to legal challenges and widespread criticism. The veterans feel their service and loyalty to the country were disregarded, with some stating they were dismissed without due process or clear justification, impacting their lives significantly. The article highlights their personal stories, the broader implications for federal employment, and the ongoing debate about the politicization of the civil service.

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