Republicans shut down the government because they don’t want people to be able to afford health care.
Now, they’re firing patriotic civil servants because what? They don’t want Americans to have jobs?!
This will hurt countless Americans who rely on government services.
Breaking news: The Trump administration began laying off federal workers while the government is shuttered, fulfilling threats from President Trump to take advantage of the closure to shave off more parts of the federal workforce he dislikes.
washingtonpost.com
Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown
White House budget director Russell Vought said reductions-in-force were underway.