White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs
White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs
Trump administration looks to axe half up to half of the tax agency’s workforce and fire up to 83,000 workers at the VA
Summary
The Trump administration, with Elon Musk’s DOGE, plans mass layoffs at the IRS and Veterans Affairs (VA).
The IRS may cut up to 45,000 employees, risking dysfunction, while the VA aims to slash 83,000 jobs, despite increased veteran healthcare needs.
Critics call the cuts a betrayal, fearing service disruptions. DOGE, tasked with federal cost-cutting, faces backlash for its chaotic mass firings.
Lawmakers and experts warn of legal and operational chaos, questioning the administration’s strategy and its impact on essential government functions.