The history of civil service and the impact of Trump's slashing of the workforce - PBS NewsHour

[Rhiannon12866]

Trump gave federal agencies a deadline this week to implement a large-scale reduction in force. The order would not only lay off thousands more government employees but eliminate positions altogether. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the history of the civil service and the attempts to change its size and influence over time. - Aired on 03/14/2025.

[Walleye]

1. I wish they wouldn't say "slashing costs" or "shrinking the workforce"

That doesn’t really describe the damage that they’re doing here and the Bros just think it’s wonderful when they say that

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I agree, I'd change that to decimating the federal workforce or gutting the federal government

[Walleye]

3. Destroying our long time, honored civil services system