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Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« on: February 11, 2025, 08:53:22 pm »
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Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
Order aligns with DOGE's 'workforce optimization initiative'
By Diana Stancy Fox News
Published February 11, 2025 6:14pm EST | Updated February 11, 2025 6:57pm EST

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday instructing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to coordinate with federal agencies and execute massive cuts in federal government staffing numbers. 

The order will instruct DOGE and federal agencies to work together to "significantly" shrink the size of the federal government and limit hiring new employees, according to a White House fact sheet on the order. Specifically, agencies must not hire more than one employee for every four that leave their federal post.

Agencies will also be instructed to "undertake plans for large-scale reductions in force" and evaluate ways to eliminate or combine agency functions that aren't legally required.

DOGE Chair Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, told reporters Tuesday in the Oval Office that the American people voted for "major" government reform and that the Trump administration would deliver.

Trump voiced similar sentiments about providing voters what they wanted – to tackle "all of this "horrible stuff going on" – and told reporters that he hoped the court system would cooperate.

"I hope that the court system is going to allow us to do what we have to do," Trump said, who also said he would always abide by a court’s ruling but will be prepared to appeal.

The order builds on another directive Trump signed after his inauguration implementing a federal hiring freeze, as well as an initiative from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management offering more than 2 million federal civilian employees buyouts if they leave their jobs or return to work in person. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration's plan from advancing amid challenges from union groups.

Trump’s executive order aligns with DOGE’s "workforce optimization initiative" and would impose restrictions to hire only for "essential positions" as agencies brace for significant cuts to their workforce, according to the White House fact sheet.

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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2025, 09:03:21 pm »
They'll actually have to work if they get a job in the public sector.  Many are in for a rude awakening.
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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2025, 11:37:10 pm »
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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2025, 12:27:41 am »
Commence the weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2025, 12:27:46 am »
Quote from: Bigun on February 11, 2025, 11:37:10 pm
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ROTF!!!

You seem to be extra-pleased tonight...this morning!!   :laugh: :beer:
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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2025, 09:48:15 am »
Quote from: DCPatriot on February 12, 2025, 12:27:46 am
ROTF!!!

You seem to be extra-pleased tonight...this morning!!   :laugh: :beer:

How LONG have I been begging for just such a thing on this very forum @DCPatriot   :beer: :beer:
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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2025, 10:30:45 am »
Quote from: Bigun on February 12, 2025, 09:48:15 am
How LONG have I been begging for just such a thing on this very forum @DCPatriot   :beer: :beer:

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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2025, 10:37:09 am »
@Bigun   @GrouchoTex

Somebody on FOX last night got my attention calling President Trump "...the most consequential President since Abraham Lincoln"

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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2025, 10:51:44 am »
Quote from: libertybele on February 11, 2025, 09:03:21 pm
They'll actually have to work if they get a job in the public sector.  Many are in for a rude awakening.
Yep, as there are Director of Equity jobs in demand right now
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Re: Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2025, 02:07:41 pm »
Federal employee admits not complying with orders from the administration:

Policy Advisor at US Treasury Confesses He 'Knows a Few' Officials Who "Don't Do Their Jobs" and Are Defying @DOGE: "No One's Quitting Because Everyone's Dug in Their Feet;" Claims Layoffs Are Because "All He [Musk] Wants Is More Money"

https://twitter.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1889709238374510813

OOPS: U.S. Treasury Department (@USTreasury) Policy Advisor Nathaniel Johnson has removed his LinkedIn, following the release of @OKeefeMedia's hidden camera footage capturing Johnson admitting there are Treasury officials who "don't do their jobs" and are defying @DOGE by refusing to quit.

https://twitter.com/OKeefeMedia/status/1889723092685168863
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