Trump Administration's Large-Scale Layoffs Continue to Stir Controversy
The Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce the number of federal government employees, launched by President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, continues to move forward. Over 9,500 people have been laid off so far, with multiple departments releasing numbers and plans for layoffs.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that it has let go of over 388 employees.
The Department of Agriculture's two research institutions have also seen their temporary workers laid off, although the exact number is still unclear.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be forced to lay off nearly 1,300 temporary employees, equivalent to about one-tenth of its workforce.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to lay off thousands of employees as early as next week.
The Forest Service will lay off approximately 3,400 new hires.
The National Park Service will eliminate around 1,000 positions.
The massive layoffs have sparked widespread criticism from the Democratic Party and multiple protests.
Additionally, it has been reported that Musk has already shut down several institutions and projects in less than two weeks, with over 60,000 federal employees having accepted early retirement offers.
In response to the backlash, Musk stated that his team is working