Many federal workers who voted for Trump now face uncertainty as his workforce mandates begin. They supported the idea of reducing waste but are alarmed at the personal implications. Although around 75,000 have accepted buyout offers, some workers of 17 years voiced the desire for positive change without the risk of job loss. While they agree with cost-cutting missions, they are apprehensive about policies that directly affect their employment. This highlights a divide among Trump voters within the federal agency regarding his approach to reshaping the workforce.
"I voted for Trump. I wanted to see some positive change," a federal employee of 17 years told Business Insider, adding that they didn't know that change would put them at risk of losing their job.
One federal worker told BI that they don't understand why some government agencies have so many employees. "They're uncovering a lot of waste and abuse there," the worker said about DOGE.
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