To hire 1 employee, first fire 4 people: Donald Trump to US government agencies
By : Sandhya
In his latest bid to slash government spending, US President Donald Trump has directed government agencies across the country to work with his ‘First Buddy’ and billionaire Elon Musk to cut their workforce. According to a White House fact sheet, Trump has ordered agency heads to coordinate with Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to “significantly reduce the size of the government” and “limit hiring to essential position”.
The fact sheet said agencies would be allowed to hire only one employee for every four workers they fire. Agencies exempted from this directive include those in law enforcement, national security, immigration, and public safety roles. It's unclear if DOGE has the authority to enact mass layoffs in government agencies yet.