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Factbox-How hard have US agencies been hit by Trump and Musk's layoffs?


Published on 2025-03-19 15:01:27 - Reuters
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  • U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are undertaking a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3-million-strong civilian federal workforce, firing or offering buyouts so far to more than 100,

The article from MSN discusses the impact of layoffs initiated by former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on various U.S. government agencies and companies. Trump's administration saw significant staff reductions in agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where the workforce was cut by about 20%, and the State Department, which experienced a 10% reduction. These cuts were part of Trump's broader policy to reduce government size and deregulate. Similarly, Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter led to drastic layoffs, with approximately half of Twitter's workforce being let go, aiming to reduce costs and restructure the company. These actions have raised concerns about the operational capacity of these organizations, with critics arguing that such reductions could impair their ability to fulfill their mandates effectively. The article also touches on the broader implications of these layoffs, including potential decreases in morale, loss of institutional knowledge, and challenges in meeting public service demands.

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