President Donald Trump has now reportedly extended the hiring freeze for federal government positions for an additional 90 days, now set to remain in effect until July 15.
This initiative aims to enhance government efficiency and promote fiscal responsibility, with exceptions made for military and national security roles.
In a memo, Trump specified that no vacant federal civilian positions may be filled, and no new positions can be created unless exceptions are granted.
The directive emphasizes the need for agencies to utilize existing personnel more efficiently to improve public services.
The White House highlighted that this hiring freeze is a crucial step in reducing the federal workforce and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
They asserted that voters elected Trump to “drain the swamp” and eliminate ineffective government programs that do not yield measurable results.
The freeze particularly impacts the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is already facing significant staffing reductions.
Thousands of IRS employees have accepted buyout offers, and additional terminations are ongoing.
Decisions regarding the IRS’s staffing levels will be made by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget.
After the freeze concludes for other federal departments, new hiring will be restricted to one new employee for every four who leave.
The administration pointed out that during President Joe Biden’s last two years, one in four new jobs created were in government, a trend Trump aims to reverse by prioritizing private-sector job growth.
Overall, the extended hiring freeze reflects Trump’s commitment to streamlining government functions while focusing on essential services, as he seeks to reshape the federal workforce.
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