Trump, Musk's Federal Job Cuts Threaten 444,000 Positions

The Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, have led to significant layoffs affecting thousands of federal employees, including military veterans. Approximately 30% of the federal workforce is composed of veterans, and experts are concerned that these job cuts could harm their financial stability and mental health. A recent email from the Office of Personnel Management mandated federal employees justify their positions, with reports of potential layoffs exceeding 100,000. This has sparked lawsuits from unions challenging the administration's procedures for the layoffs. Additionally, Musk has threatened administrative leave for employees who do not comply with orders to return to in-person work, creating further disarray within federal agencies. Key agencies, including the FBI and State Department, have instructed their employees to resist Musk's directives, indicating internal opposition to the rapid changes being implemented.