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Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department

The Department of Education plans to lay off approximately 1,315 employees within 90 days, following an additional 600 who accepted buyouts, as confirmed by the agency on Tuesday.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the layoffs would enhance efficiency and accountability, ensuring that cuts would not affect programs like student loans.
President Donald Trump stated that many employees 'never showed up to work,' suggesting that the cuts were necessary to retain the 'best people.'
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 59% of Americans support the idea of reducing the size of the federal government, despite significant public opposition to mass layoffs.

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