Laid-off federal workers are struggling to find new jobs and secure health insurance while facing a surprising reaction from family members who support government layoffs. For some, like Luke Tobin, this has led to feelings of alienation as relatives cheer the cuts they experienced. The division in political views creates tension among families, with former workers feeling they are treated as ‘public enemies’ when they expected sympathy. This dynamic highlights the impact of tribal politics in personal relationships, complicating already difficult transitions for those impacted by government austerity measures.
"I've been treated as a public enemy by the government, and now it's bleeding into my own family."
"They can't separate their ideology and their politics from supporting their own family and their own loved ones."
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