Outstanding article on former federal employees

They were fired by Trump or left because of him. This article humanizes the situation by focusing on individuals. As a retired federal employee, I really appreciate the value of institutional knowledge. Trump will have a permanent negative impact on the government and all

At the end of Donald Trump’s first year back in office, roughly 300,000 fewer Americans worked for the government. Franklin Foer spoke with 50 federal employees who were either fired or forced out:

The Atlantic (@theatlantic.com) 2026-01-11T19:04:09Z

At the end of Donald Trump’s first year back in office, roughly 300,000 fewer Americans worked for the government. Franklin Foer spoke with 50 federal employees who were either fired or forced out:

The Atlantic (@theatlantic.com) 2026-01-11T19:04:09Z

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