Washington, D.C. – In a sweeping move to overhaul the federal bureaucracy, nearly 10,000 federal workers have been laid off as part of an aggressive downsizing effort spearheaded by former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The mass layoffs signal a major restructuring of government operations, with more job cuts expected in the coming months.
The downsizing initiative, which aims to streamline federal agencies and reduce government spending, has left thousands of employees jobless, sparking concerns about the future of public sector employment. The layoffs span multiple departments, with some agencies seeing deep cuts to their workforce.
“The government has become bloated and inefficient. It’s time to bring innovation and private-sector efficiency into public administration,” Musk stated in a press conference, emphasizing the need for a tech