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Trump Aims to Cut 317,000 Federal Jobs by 2025

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to cut 317,000 federal employees in 2025, per Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management, exceeding 300,000.
This year, the government hired 68,000 workers, above the 50,000 estimate.
This downsizing aligns with President Donald Trump's goal to streamline the federal workforce, which he deems bloated.
The Department of Government Efficiency has reportedly disbanded with eight months left in its mandate.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to cut 317,000 federal employees in 2025, per Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management, exceeding 300,000.
This year, the government hired 68,000 workers, above the 50,000 estimate.
This downsizing aligns with President Donald Trump's goal to streamline the federal workforce, which he deems bloated.
The Department of Government Efficiency has reportedly disbanded with eight months left in its mandate.