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The Trump administration is moving forward with one of the largest federal workforce reductions in recent history, with roughly 317,000 employees expected to depart government roles this year. The updated figure, shared by Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management, exceeds earlier projections he provided to Reuters, which estimated about 300,000 departures.
Kupor also confirmed that the U.S. government hired 68,000 workers in 2025, a number significantly higher than his earlier estimate of 50,000. The combination of departures and new hires reflects ongoing efforts by President Donald Trump to reshape the federal civilian workforce during his second term. Before Trump took office again, the federal government employed approximately 2.4 million workers.
The downsizing initiative is part of Trump’s broader pledge to streamline federal operations, cut bureaucracy, and improve efficiency. Much of the early restructuring was overseen by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an agency created to drive aggressive reductions across federal departments. Although DOGE was tasked with a longer mandate, Reuters reported that the department disbanded with eight months remaining, raising questions about the future of related reform efforts.
Despite the disbandment, Kupor emphasized in a post on X that he and White House budget director Russ Vought remain committed to “institutionalizing” DOGE’s mission. Their focus is on embedding long-term workforce reforms that align with Trump’s vision for a leaner and more effective federal government.
As the administration continues to implement these changes, the evolving size and structure of the federal workforce will play a significant role in shaping national policy execution and government service delivery. The higher-than-expected turnover and hiring numbers signal that federal workforce transformation remains a major priority within the Trump administration, with potential long-term implications for agency operations and public-sector employment nationwide.
