Summary
The Trump administration has started laying off federal workers as part of a government shutdown. Russell Vought, the budget chief, confirmed that "reduction in force" actions have begun. The exact number of employees affected is not specified.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is laying off federal workers.
- This is happening because of a government shutdown.
- Russell Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
- Vought announced the layoffs on social media platform X.
- The layoffs are known as "reduction in force" or RIF.
- The OMB spokesperson said the cuts are significant but did not provide specific numbers.
- The administration had warned of these actions if Democrats caused a shutdown.
