Trump Administration Cuts 10,000 Jobs at Health Agencies

The Trump administration has initiated widespread layoffs at federal health agencies, including the CDC and FDA, as part of a plan to eliminate 10,000 positions within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These cuts have already seen around 10,000 employees leave due to previous offers of early retirement. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims the layoffs aim to streamline bureaucracy, but public health experts warn that the reductions will severely impact the nation's ability to respond to health emergencies and conduct vital research. Key leadership figures, including directors at the FDA, have resigned amid the cuts, raising concerns about the future of drug safety and public health oversight. Over 100,000 federal workers have lost their jobs in recent months, with predictions that the total will rise as more agencies follow suit. Critics argue that the decision to cut staff in critical areas will lead to increased health risks and inefficiencies in the healthcare system.