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Trump Targets Federal Workforce Amid Veterans' Job Struggles

2/28/2025

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President Trump is pushing to shrink the federal workforce, attributing inefficiency to career employees. Yet, dedicated federal workers, many of whom are veterans, continue to serve the public. A survey from the Wounded Warrior Project highlights a troubling reality: nearly 40% of disabled veterans struggle to find full-time jobs, hindered by mental health challenges and the struggle to adapt their military skills to civilian roles.

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President Trump is pushing to shrink the federal workforce, attributing inefficiency to career employees. Yet, dedicated federal workers, many of whom are veterans, continue to serve the public. A survey from the Wounded Warrior Project highlights a troubling reality: nearly 40% of disabled veterans struggle to find full-time jobs, hindered by mental health challenges and the struggle to adapt their military skills to civilian roles.