Top State Department Official Takes Acting GSA Leadership Amid Layoffs

President Donald Trump's administration in 2025 has taken significant steps including cracking down on illegal immigration, reducing the federal workforce, implementing tariffs on trading partners, and withdrawing from international agreements such as the World Health Organization. Trump signed a major legislative package known as the “big, beautiful bill,” which the Congressional Budget Office projects will add $3.4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade and increase the number of uninsured Americans by 10 million by 2034, with a majority of the public disapproving of the law. The administration has faced criticism for its approach to governance, including accusations of flouting legal procedures, undermining bipartisan efforts, and distracting from controversies like the Epstein files. Internationally, new tariffs have caused disruptions such as a nearly 16% drop in U.S. car exports to the EU, leading to congestion at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Internally, Trump has been directing key personnel changes, including appointing a top State Department official to lead the General Services Administration amid mass layoffs. These developments reflect a presidency marked by aggressive policy shifts, contentious politics, and ongoing debates over the country’s direction and governance.