US EditionAnalyzing the scale of Trump’s federal layoffs in his first 100 days
- Federal workers faced widespread layoffs across US government agencies during the first three months of President Donald Trump's second term.
- These workforce reductions occurred as part of downsizing efforts under the new administration beginning in early 2025.
- Layoffs surged in February, tapered in March, and outpaced any other US industry during 2025's first quarter.
- At least 121,000 federal employees were laid off, including 70,000 from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- The workforce cuts raised questions about the government's capacity to meet public needs and sparked concerns about future essential services.
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The Scale of Trump's Federal Layoffs in His First 100 Days
At least 121,000 federal workers have been fired or laid off in the three months since President Donald Trump's second term began, according to a CNN analysis of official statements, internal memos from government officials and news reports. It's a vast number that doesn't count those placed on administrative leave or who took voluntary buyouts.
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