Us Federal Agencies Directed to Work with Doge on Mass Layoff Plans, Memo Shows
A memo from the Trump administration instructs agencies to collaborate with "Department of Government Efficiency team leads" to identify targets for mass layoffs as part of restructuring plans due on March 13. The plan aims to eliminate duplicative roles, non-critical jobs, and redundant management layers, while automating routine tasks and reducing outside contractor use. This move is part of a broader effort by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to downsize the federal workforce and slash the federal budget.
- The involvement of DOGE in this process raises questions about the true motivations behind the proposed layoffs, particularly given the department's own history of controversy and lack of transparency.
- How will the implementation of these restructuring plans affect the most vulnerable members of the civilian government workforce, including career employees and those with limited job security?