Guess what: DOGE’s federal job cuts really ARE making a difference

Guess what: DOGE's federal job cuts really ARE making a difference

The federal workforce has shrunk to its smallest size in over a decade under President Donald Trump’s second term. Job cuts have reduced payrolls by more than 270,000 workers since he took office. Officials claim the move will lower costs for Americans and strengthen the economy.

The push to downsize government began early in Trump’s administration. A newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, led by entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, targeted waste and unnecessary spending. Elon Musk briefly advised the effort, helping recruit tech and finance experts before leaving the administration in 2025.

Federal employment had expanded by over 160,000 under the Biden administration, increasing taxpayer burdens. Trump’s cuts reversed that growth, with monthly declines in payrolls throughout his second term. Officials argue that each regulator removed saves millions in compliance costs for businesses. While government jobs fell, the private sector added 687,000 positions—more than offsetting the losses. The administration estimates tens of billions in annual savings from reduced labour costs. Shifting workers into private industry is expected to ease inflation and improve affordability. The White House insists the reforms will continue, focusing on efficiency and taxpayer relief.

The federal workforce now stands at its lowest point since before 2010. With private-sector job growth outpacing public-sector cuts, the administration claims the economy will benefit from lower costs and less bureaucracy. The long-term impact on services and budgets remains under review.