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Trump Administration Threatens EPA Employees with Termination

2/3/2025

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In a bold move, the Trump administration has issued a stark warning to over 1,100 EPA employees, mostly appointed under Biden, threatening immediate termination due to their probationary status. This unsettling announcement comes on the heels of new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's confirmation, as he pushes for a return to in-person work and faces scrutiny over possible staff cuts.

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In a bold move, the Trump administration has issued a stark warning to over 1,100 EPA employees, mostly appointed under Biden, threatening immediate termination due to their probationary status. This unsettling announcement comes on the heels of new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's confirmation, as he pushes for a return to in-person work and faces scrutiny over possible staff cuts.