The data provide evidence that the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce have proven at least somewhat successful.

Between the end of 2024 and March 2026, the federal government reportedly lost roughly 17 percent of its civilian lawyers

A New York Times report published Sunday showed a staggering 10,000 lawyers have left work in federal government since late 2024.

The data provide evidence that the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce have proven at least somewhat successful.