The Trump administration’s layoffs trimmed the government workforce but also left behind chaos.
Less than two weeks after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, he signed an executive order titled “Workforce Optimization Initiative” that resulted in widespread reductions in force—or RIFs—across various federal government departments. The move was part of a larger effort focused on reducing federal spending.
Hannah Epstein is an intern at The Dispatch. When not chasing news stories on campus, she can be found knitting and listening to history podcasts.
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