DC Bureaucrats Face Job Cuts As Trump Slashes Federal Workforce

Unemployment claims in Washington, DC, are surging as President Donald Trump’s administration continues its aggressive push to downsize the federal government. Over 7,000 people in the capital have applied for jobless benefits in just six weeks, a 55% increase from the previous period.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has spearheaded the effort to eliminate waste in federal agencies, resulting in mass layoffs and early retirement buyouts. At least 75,000 employees have taken the administration’s offer to leave with severance.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country remains largely unaffected by the job losses in Washington. While unemployment in DC hit 5.5% in December, one of the highest rates in the nation, the overall US unemployment rate remained stable, even declining slightly from 4.1% to 4% in January.

The impact of these cuts extends beyond government buildings. The DC housing market is feeling the effects as more properties go up for sale or rent. With thousands of federal jobs disappearing, home values in the capital are beginning to fall after years of rapid price increases fueled by government spending.

While federal employee unions have decried the layoffs, Trump’s administration has made it clear that cutting government bloat is a priority. Officials argue that Washington’s workforce has expanded far beyond necessity, and it’s time for many of these workers to transition into private-sector jobs like the rest of America.

DOGE continues to oversee the reduction of federal payrolls, aiming to shrink government spending and push bureaucrats toward industries that generate real economic value.

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