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WATCH: With government shuttered, Leavitt says Trump’s layoffs likely ‘in the thousands’

WATCH: With government shuttered, Leavitt says Trump’s layoffs likely ‘in the thousands’

Summary

President Trump is using the government shutdown to consider reducing the federal workforce. He met with budget director Russ Vought to discuss possible spending cuts. These cuts could impact agencies led by Democratic lawmakers.

Key Facts

  • President Trump sees the government shutdown as a chance to change the federal workforce.
  • He met with budget director Russ Vought to discuss spending cuts.
  • Trump announced the meeting on social media.
  • Possible cuts could affect agencies associated with Democrats.
  • Trump mentioned potential mass firings of federal workers.
  • The situation is linked to the ongoing government shutdown.

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