Summary
President Donald Trump has initiated mass layoffs of federal workers to increase pressure on Democratic lawmakers during an ongoing government shutdown. The White House previously informed federal agencies to prepare plans to reduce their workforce as part of this strategy.
Key Facts
- President Trump is initiating mass firings of federal workers.
- This action is part of efforts to increase pressure on Democratic lawmakers.
- The government shutdown began on October 1.
- Agencies were instructed to submit workforce reduction plans to the budget office.
- The term "RIFs" refers to "reduction-in-force," a method to cut government staff.
- Reductions are focused on federal programs losing funding in the shutdown.
- The layoff plan aligns with efforts to shrink the federal government.
