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Federal Agencies Directed to Cut Positions Under Trump Administration Memo

Jacob Shelton February 26, 2025

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In the ongoing push to streamline government operations, the Trump administration has issued a memo mandating federal agencies to devise plans for eliminating employee positions. This directive is part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing initiative to downsize what he has characterized as a bloated federal workforce, a move the administration argues is essential for reducing government inefficiencies and debt.

The memo, distributed by Russell Vought, the director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, and Charles Ezell, the acting director of the Office of Personnel Management, outlines a clear timetable. Agencies must submit their plans for what is termed a “reduction in force” (RIF) by March 13. The memo states:

The federal government is costly, inefficient, and deeply in debt. At the same time, it is not producing results for the American public.

This decision follows a series of firings of thousands of probationary employees and signals a shift in focus towards career officials who possess civil service protections. Already, agencies like the General Services Administration (GSA) have initiated RIF procedures, informing their staff that they are taking steps to ensure departures are handled “fair and dignified.”

The foundation for this effort was laid during a recent executive order co-signed by Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. As an adviser on government reform through the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk has advocated for significant operational overhauls, pressuring agency leaders to justify the need for existing positions.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the collaborative nature of this restructuring at an upcoming cabinet meeting, which Musk is set to attend. “All of the Cabinet secretaries take the advice and direction of DOGE,” Leavitt stated, indicating that updates on these efficiency efforts will be shared alongside other agency policies.

Musk’s involvement has already stirred controversies, notably prompting employees to justify their roles or face potential dismissal—a demand later clarified by OPM as being voluntary.

As this memo sets into motion plans for a major realignment of the federal workforce, the ramifications could reshape the landscape of government employment and operations across the country.

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