USDA Replaces 15,000 Employees With 73, Sparking Concerns Over Efficiency and Political Motivation
The USDA, after offering over 15,000 employees paid leave in exchange for resignation, is now actively recruiting to fill critical positions. Secretary Rollins acknowledged that the process wasn’t perfect and that some employees who left may be invited back, despite initial claims that key positions weren’t included in the second round of departures. However, conflicting accounts exist regarding the participation of certain agencies, like APHIS, in the second round of the deferred resignation program. Rollins maintains that no APHIS employees participated, despite employee testimonies to the contrary. The USDA is addressing the situation and working to resolve the discrepancies.
John Q. Hosedrinker