Donald Trump's Second Term Shake-Up: Mass Firings, Buyouts, And Policy Overhauls
Date
1/31/2025 3:22:00 PM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) US President Donald trump in his second term, has enacted sweeping changes across the federal government, including mass firings, staff buyouts, and agency overhauls. He has dismissed 17 inspectors general, removed prosecutors involved in past investigations against him, and initiated a review of FEMA. Additionally, he has eliminated diversity programs, mandated federal employees to return to the office, and restructured military policies, including reinstating troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines. His actions have sparked Political controversy and legal challenges.
A look at the departments and individuals targeted by Trump's actions:Federal employee buyouts: Downsizing the Government payroll
The White House has announced a voluntary buyout program for federal employees willing to leave their positions by February 6 . These buyouts offer payouts equal to roughly seven months of salary, aiming to reduce government staffing. Additionally, most federal employees are being mandated to return to full-time, in-office work.
Inspectors General purge
On January 25, President Trump dismissed at least 17 inspectors general-officials responsible for ensuring accountability and preventing fraud within federal agencies. The administration claims this move is routine, yet critics argue that Trump bypassed the legal requirement of giving Congress a 30-day notice, a decision that even a key Republican has questioned.
Prosecutor firings: Shutting down investigations
Several career prosecutors working on investigations tied to Trump , including members of Special Counsel Jack Smith's team, have been dismissed . These prosecutors were previously handling cases related to Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents. With Trump's re-election, both cases were dropped under Justice Department policy, which prevents the prosecution of a sitting president. Meanwhile, Trump appointed McHenry as acting Attorney General until the Senate confirms his nominee, Pam Bondi.
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