Summary
A survey of over 300 federal workers who were fired during President Donald Trump’s second term found many are facing mental health problems similar to PTSD. A federal judge ruled the firings were unlawful, but these workers are not required to be rehired, and many still struggle with job instability and lower pay.Key Facts
- More than 300 federal probationary employees who were fired reported ongoing mental health issues, including PTSD-like symptoms.
- 95% of surveyed workers said they continue to experience mental health effects from their firings.
- Nearly half of the respondents reported symptoms similar to PTSD.
- About 25% have started new medications to manage their symptoms.
- Survey participants came from 43 states, the US Virgin Islands, and worked in 12 departments across 15 agencies.
- Over 300,000 federal workers were laid off or encouraged to resign or retire since President Trump’s second term began.
- A federal judge ruled in September that firing probationary employees was unlawful but did not require reinstatement.
- Many fired workers face difficulty finding new jobs with comparable pay; 20% were unemployed as of January 31, and 49% who found new work earn significantly less.
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