The US Department of Defense announced it will reduce its civilian workforce by at least 5%, impacting 5,400 probationary employees initially. Acting Undersecretary Darin Selnick stated the cuts aim at creating efficiencies and shifting towards President Trump's priorities. Secretary of Defense Hegseth outlined that the reductions are designed to remove remnants of former President Biden's initiatives, particularly in diversity and climate-related projects. Additionally, Trump has made significant military leadership changes, replacing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Darin Selnick emphasized that the Department plans to reduce its civilian workforce by 5-8% to refocus on President Trump's priorities and improve force readiness.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth argued that these cuts are necessary to eliminate what he termed as 'vestiges' of the previous Biden administration, including programs on diversity and climate.
The Department of Defense, being the largest federal agency with around 700,000 civilian workers, is implementing these cuts starting with layoffs of 5,400 probationary employees.
Trump's administration is also making significant personnel changes, including the transition of General Charles 'CQ' Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Lieutenant General Dan Caine.
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