Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
Trump Issues Executive Order Streamlining Dismissal of 8,000 Federal Employees
President Donald Trump has signed an executive directive designed to simplify the process of terminating the employment of approximately 8,000 federal workers. The order aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles that have historically complicated the dismissal of government employees, thereby allowing for a more efficient removal of staff from the federal workforce.
Source: Reuters Generated at: 2026-06-03 20:39:44 UTC






