Trump’s Proposed Federal Layoffs and End to Telework Spark Outrage
President-elect Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, plans sweeping changes to the federal workforce. This includes mass layoffs (“reductions-in-force”), a mandated return to five-day workweeks in offices, and significant cuts to federal contracting. Ramaswamy cites recent Supreme Court decisions as justification, claiming they provide legal grounds for these actions, though experts dispute the feasibility and legality of such large-scale changes. These proposals face significant hurdles, including existing collective bargaining agreements and congressional oversight.
John Q. Hosedrinker