10,000 federal workers laid off amid Trump & Musk's push to reshape agencies
Feb 15, 2025 - 07:00
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.