Trump, Musk fire thousands US government workers in federal purge

The US government, led by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, has initiated a significant purge of federal employees, firing thousands across various agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Forest Service. These terminations target primarily probationary employees, with some exceptions at agencies like the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration. The move aims to reduce government bloat and address the $36 trillion debt and $1.8 trillion deficit, although legal challenges have been raised regarding the legality of Musk’s appointment and the termination process for employees.

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