Trump Administration reduces federal workforce to lowest levels since 1960s
Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Federal Workforce and Budget Cuts·March 9 – April 11, 2026
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Trump Administration reduces federal workforce to lowest levels since 1960s
The Trump administration has reduced the federal workforce by nearly 12 percent [social/x_2040405345902690397]. Total employee numbers have fallen by over 352,000 since 2025, reaching the lowest level since 1966 [news/2026-04-1137365056]. These cuts occurred through a combination of firings, resignations, and buyouts. The administration claims these actions fulfill campaign promises to shrink the government. However, critics argue the rapid loss of personnel hampers the government's ability to respond to emergencies and cyber-attacks [news/2026-03-1003941471]. Many former federal workers now struggle to find new jobs in the private sector [news/9172382653].
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