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Federal Workers Anxious Over Trump Inauguration Job Cuts

1/17/2025

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As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his inauguration, federal employees are scrambling to revise job descriptions, fearing cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency. The looming threat of job losses, particularly in policy and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion roles, has sparked anxiety among workers who worry about hasty decisions without thorough assessments.

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As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his inauguration, federal employees are scrambling to revise job descriptions, fearing cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency. The looming threat of job losses, particularly in policy and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion roles, has sparked anxiety among workers who worry about hasty decisions without thorough assessments.