Trump lauds ‘tremendous’ federal workforce cuts. Good government group calls them ‘disturbing.’
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump marked one year in office by highlighting major reductions in the federal workforce throughout 2025, emphasizing cuts to "unnecessary" federal jobs and promoting a merit-based system.
- The Partnership for Public Service criticized these workforce reductions as the most significant in U.S. history, warning they have led to confusion, distrust, and stress among federal employees, and diminished government capacity and responsiveness.
- Federal workforce data shows a net loss of about 220,000 employees in 2025, with many agencies experiencing reduced preparedness and increased delays in services, according to the Partnership’s report.
- Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor defended the administration’s actions, claiming they improved accountability, performance, and efficiency despite a one-third reduction in O
