The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is set to reduce its workforce by 50% under a Trump administration cost-cutting initiative. This significant downsizing, announced by HUD's union president, will mainly target departments that oversee civil rights laws and support community recovery post-disaster. The executive order signed by President Trump underlines a broader push for efficiency across federal agencies, which includes reviewing contracts and making decisions on workforce necessity. The HUD employs 9,600 staff members and the cuts, following a tumultuous week for other financial regulatory agencies, signal serious implications for housing policy and civil rights enforcement.
The Trump administration's executive order directs HUD to discharge 50% of its workforce, with significant cuts affecting civil rights enforcement and community rebuilding efforts.
HUD's union president indicated the cuts will impact critical functions, emphasizing the risks posed to civil rights law enforcement and disaster recovery efforts.
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