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Massive Layoffs Threaten Vital Services Under Trump Directive

3/15/2025

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Federal agencies, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, are enacting sweeping layoffs to streamline government operations under President Trump's directive. The Social Security Administration faces a staggering reduction of 7,000 jobs, threatening vital services, while the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to slash 80,000 positions, igniting fears for the care of our veterans.

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Federal agencies, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, are enacting sweeping layoffs to streamline government operations under President Trump's directive. The Social Security Administration faces a staggering reduction of 7,000 jobs, threatening vital services, while the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to slash 80,000 positions, igniting fears for the care of our veterans.