Firing and Rehiring at NNSA: Trump Calls It  Amazing

Firing and Rehiring at NNSA: Trump Calls It Amazing

Feb 19, 2025 Khushi Kumari

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Those terminated were probationary employees exempt from civil service protection from discharge

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Upon questioning regarding the layoffs, Trump said he wasn't worried and reiterated the importance of such procedures

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The terminations took place as part of wider attempts from the Trump government to cut the federal budget

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