The article highlights a significant reduction in the U.S. federal workforce, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline, with non-postal employment down by 8,500 in April. President Trump, with the assistance of Elon Musk, is spearheading efforts to cut the number of federal workers, having overseen more than 23,000 jobs lost this year alone. This aggressive approach positions Trump as the most forceful president in terms of workforce reduction since Ronald Reagan. Projections suggest potential cuts of up to 300,000 federal positions by year-end, a historic record since tracking began in 1950.
The current trend in federal employment shows a notable decline, with President Trump implementing aggressive workforce cuts, aided by adviser Elon Musk.
With non-postal federal employment down by more than 23,000 in 2025 alone, these reductions position Trump as the most cutting president since Reagan.
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