Pentagon Civilian Workforce Gutted Haphazardly Under Trump, Watchdog Says

A watchdog report indicates that the Pentagon's civilian workforce was significantly reduced in a haphazard manner during the Trump administration. The cuts were described as lacking a clear, organized approach.

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The civilian workforce plays a critical role in supporting military operations, policy development, and administrative functions within the Pentagon. Haphazard cuts without full assessment could impact national security, operational efficiency, and institutional knowledge, potentially leading to unforeseen consequences for defense capabilities.

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The Pentagon's civilian workforce was cut under the Trump administration
A watchdog agency reported that these cuts were haphazard
The cuts amounted to approximately 10% of the civilian workforce

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The Pentagon cut roughly 10% of its civilian workforce under the second Trump administration.

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The US Department of Defense hasn't fully assessed its massive cuts to its civilian workforce.

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Business InsiderMostly Factual14h ago

The Pentagon has gutted its civilian workforce under Trump. The cuts were haphazard, watchdog says

Under the second Trump administration, the Pentagon has cut roughly 10% of its civilian workforce. JAM STA ROSA / AFP The US Department of Defense hasn't fully assessed its massive cuts to its civilian workforce, a new report says. Tens of thousands of workers were rapidly shed, prompting unforeseen challenges, the GAO found. It deepens the loss of institutional knowledge inside the Defense Department. The Pentagon hastily cut tens of thousands of its civilian workers last year. Its leaders...

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YahooMostly Factual14h ago