The federal workforce has experienced a significant reduction, with over 270,000 fewer employees since President Donald Trump assumed office.
This marks the smallest number of federal workers in a decade, reflecting a concerted effort to streamline government operations.
According to the Western Journal, the Bureau of Labor Statistics disclosed on Tuesday that federal employment decreased by 6,000 in November, following a substantial drop of 162,000 in October. "Federal government employment is down by 271,000 since reaching a peak in January," a time when Joe Biden was still in office.
During Biden's presidency, the federal workforce expanded by nearly 6 percent, surpassing 3 million employees in September 2024 for the first time since 1990, as reported by USA Facts. Currently, the federal workforce stands at 2.744 million, the lowest figure since late 2014.
The White House highlighted this development in a blog post, emphasizing, "Since September, the private sector has gained 121,000 jobs, while the federal government has shed 168,000 jobs as the Trump Administration shrinks the runaway federal bureaucracy." In November, the economy added 64,000 jobs, indicating a positive trend in private sector growth.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on the robust economic performance, stating that 2025 has laid a strong foundation for the upcoming year. "We had the longest government shutdown in history Were still going to finish the year, probably 3.5 percent GDP growth, which is incredible with a shrinking budget deficit So we have very good momentum coming into next year," he remarked during an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo.
Bessent also highlighted a significant reduction in the budget deficit, noting in a social media post, "The current calendar year-to-date deficit is $1.52 trillion, which compares to a deficit of $1.93 trillion for the comparable period last year under Biden, a 21% drop." He further emphasized, "Not only is the deficit smaller under President Trump the economy is also bigger. The full 2025 calendar year budget deficit to GDP may total only 5.5%, substantially lower than the unsustainably high 6.8% in calendar year 2024 under Biden."
In November 2024, shortly after President Trump's election, Bessent expressed the administration's commitment to reducing the deficit spending to GDP ratio to 3 percent by the end of Trump's second term. A crucial aspect of this strategy involves curbing federal spending, with the reduction in the federal workforce playing a pivotal role in achieving this goal.
The Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce align with conservative principles of limited government and fiscal responsibility. By prioritizing efficiency and reducing bureaucratic overhead, the administration aims to foster a more dynamic and prosperous economy.
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