The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to reduce the federal workforce. Probationary employees do not yet receive full civil service protections. The rapid pace of layoffs has resulted in errors and confusion. President Trump defended the legality of his actions, posting on social media: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” a quote attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte. Despite judicial challenges, the Trump administration continues its efforts to cut up to 10% of theFederal workforce. The administration has also reported that 75,000 employees have accepted a “deferred resignation” offer. The White House has directed all agencies to terminate their probationary employees, a move that could impact hundreds of thousands of workers. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) justified the firings as part of a broader effort to streamline government. The future of many federal employees remains uncertain, with more legal battles ahead, according to NBC News. The Department of Transportation is one of the agencies affected by the mass firings.
