Numbers show how much Trump has slashed government workforce
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Key Points:
- The U.S. civilian federal workforce decreased by 12% from September 2024 to January 2026, shrinking from 2,313,216 to 2,035,344 employees, according to data from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
- Most workforce reductions were voluntary departures, with administrative staff, customer service representatives, and IT managers comprising the majority of those who left after President Trump returned to office.
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by Trump and led initially by Elon Musk, implemented a hiring freeze and a restrictive hiring plan to reduce government size and save taxpayer dollars.
- OPM Director Scott Kupor emphasized that reshaping the federal workforce aims to improve government efficiency, accountability, and service quality
