DOGE’s Chaotic Layoffs: Mass Firings, Rescinds, and the Crumbling of Government Services
President Trump’s administration initiated widespread federal employee dismissals within its first month, impacting both new and long-term workers across numerous agencies. These actions included a blocked “deferred resignation” plan, the firing of thousands of probationary employees, and significant cuts to various departments, such as the Education and Veterans Affairs departments. A freeze on trillions of dollars in federal grants further exacerbated the situation, impacting vital programs and potentially violating Congressional authorization. The dismissals also extended to numerous Inspectors General and career employees within the Justice and State Departments, raising concerns about legal compliance and the impartiality of government oversight.
John Q. Hosedrinker