'None of This Is About Saving Money': Fury Over Trump-Musk Purge of Federal Workers | Common Dreams
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The "mass firing spree," said one union leader, is "about gutting the federal government, silencing workers, and forcing agencies into submission to a radical agenda that prioritizes cronyism over competence."

Summary

The Trump administration, led by Elon Musk, has escalated its mass firing of federal workers, dismissing thousands across multiple agencies.

Union leaders condemn the purge as a politically motivated power grab rather than a cost-saving measure.

Many workers received no notice or due process, while chaotic termination notices deepened confusion.

Critics link the firings to Project 2025’s goal of dismantling government oversight, warning it will lead to corruption and benefit the wealthy.

  • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    7 days ago

    Those were rookie numbers. This time round he’s gonna destroy the credit rating, bankrupt the state, and sell off the whole country to corporations, piece by piece.

    • Placebonickname@lemmy.world
      1·
      7 days ago

      A) yes I believe you say truth B) how would trump make money by destroying the credit rankings? Don’t rich bank people make money when they can effectively evaluate risks?