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Trump's Workforce Cut: 352,000 Leave as Nonprofit Helps

2/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump led a 2025 federal workforce reduction, with 352,000 employees leaving, including more than 123,000 taking deferred resignations, as part of a smaller-government initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Caitlin Lewis founded Work for America in November 2024 to help former federal workers find state or local roles.
The nonprofit has placed nearly 200 job seekers and plans to add features to its Civic Match platform.

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U.S. President Donald Trump led a 2025 federal workforce reduction, with 352,000 employees leaving, including more than 123,000 taking deferred resignations, as part of a smaller-government initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Caitlin Lewis founded Work for America in November 2024 to help former federal workers find state or local roles.
The nonprofit has placed nearly 200 job seekers and plans to add features to its Civic Match platform.