Trump, Musk and Doge are making cuts – here’s what we know about the current government size and demographics
Tens of thousands of US federal employees could lose their jobs after the Trump administration moves to reduce the size of the federal workforce dramatically.
With Elon Musk at the helm of the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), which is overseeing efforts to cull federal employment, the White House has embarked on multiple plans to cut down on virtually all areas of federal employment. There are no official numbers of how many federal employees will be affected, and many of Donald Trump and Musk’s efforts have been stalled in court, but the impact could be big and long-lasting.
About Author
More Stories
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès handbag to be sold at auction in Paris
Trump trade deal shows how vital China’s rare-earth metals are to US defense firms
BYD launches cheapest UK model in bid to overtake Tesla as biggest electric carmaker