Trump Administration Swells Federal Ranks with 50,000 New Hires, Amid Larger Downsizing Effort
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The US government has added 50,000 employees since President Donald Trump took office, with a significant portion working in national security and immigration roles, according to the federal government's human resources director. This hiring push, which has been underway while the administration freezes hiring and cuts jobs in other areas, reflects the administration's policy priorities. Scott Kupor, the federal government's top personnel official, revealed the new hires in an interview. The majority of these employees work at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, underscoring the administration's focus on immigration and national security. This move is part of a broader effort to reshape the federal workforce, which the administration believes has become too large and inefficient. As part of this effort, the administration expects to shed around 300,000 workers this year, with billionaire Elon Musk leading a project to downsize the federal civilian workforce. In a bid to achieve this goal, the administration has offered buyouts to employees, with around 154,000 accepting the offer. This has impacted various government activities, including weather forecasting, food safety, health programs, and space projects. The administration has also laid off employees working on civil rights laws, tax collection, and clean energy projects. The administration's approach has been met with criticism, with former employees and unions expressing concerns about the impact on essential government services.
