What happened: President Trump reduced the size of the federal workforce, fulfilling his goal. However, current and former officials report the government is now less efficient and reliable than before.
Why it matters:
- Government services may be affected by reduced efficiency and dependability.
- Federal employees and the public relying on government functions experience the impact.
MNN Take: Shrinking the workforce can streamline operations but may also reduce capacity and institutional knowledge, affecting government performance.
Sources: NYTimes US