President Trump has long accused civil servants of forming a “deep state” to block his agenda, but many have denied this. However, recent actions by Trump and Elon Musk, such as laying off federal workers, have sparked resistance within the federal government. Protesters, both online and in person, are speaking out against the cuts and supporting laid-off workers. Trump’s administration has targeted diversity initiatives and offered a “deferred resignation” to many federal employees. Musk has insulted federal workers and threatened layoffs if employees don’t respond to emails. Fired employees are speaking out, with some considering running for office. Federal workers are conflicted about being adversarial towards the administration but are grappling with what they see as unconstitutional actions. Many worry about the repercussions of speaking out due to the firing of inspectors general and other watchdogs. Despite some Republican support for the effort to streamline the government, there are concerns about Musk’s leadership and the lack of compassion in the restructuring. Musk has criticized federal employees for their response to simple requests, stirring controversy. Civil servants are trying to resist what they see as illegal actions in the DOGE effort while facing limited options and potential retaliation for speaking out.
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Federal employees resist Trump’s efforts to dismantle their work: ‘I’ve been radicalized’
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