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#MassiveGovernmentEmployeeCuts !! Since January 21, 2025, the Trump administration, in collaboration with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, has implemented significant workforce reductions across various federal agencies. As of late February 2025, reports indicate that over 30,000 federal employees have been terminated or placed on administrative leave. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Specific agencies have experienced notable layoffs: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Approximately 5,200 probationary employees, including 1,300 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have been dismissed. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Between 6,000 and 7,000 probationary workers have been laid off, raising concerns about potential delays during the tax-filing season. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Department of Homeland Security (DHS): The agency reported 405 layoffs, primarily affecting probationary employees, resulting in an estimated $50 million in savings. NBCWASHINGTON.COM Additionally, the administration offered a "deferred-resignation" program, which approximately 75,000 federal workers accepted. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG This initiative, combined with the firings and layoffs, brings the total number of federal employees affected since January 21, 2025, to over 100,000. However, exact figures may vary, and comprehensive data across all agencies are not readily available. MERITALK.COM These workforce reductions are part of a broader strategy to decrease federal expenditures and streamline government operations. Critics argue that such extensive cuts could impair the delivery of essential public services and undermine the effectiveness of federal agencies. NEWYORKER.COM