Olivia of Troye - The Purge of Public Servants
here's a certain camaraderie among federal workers. Though we work in vastly different organizations and roles, one thing unites us: our love of country and commitment to public service. These last few weeks have been unimaginably difficult for the 2.3 million people who make up the federal workforce, as they are forced to decide whether to accept the "buyout offer" from the Trump Administration or not. There's also a lot of confusion about who is even eligible and whether the administration will keep its word and honor the deal. In the latest development, a U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's proposed buyout for federal workers until Monday, giving an initial win to labor unions that sued to stop it.
These are fellow Americans suddenly faced with a loss of livelihood—work that they were dedicated to for years or even decades—and all of the fears and sadness that go along with that. But the consequences of this 'purge' go beyond personal loss. They threaten the very institutions that protect our national security, public health, economic stability, and disaster response. The potential fallout from these actions is catastrophic.
National Security: Weakening America from Within
Intelligence agencies rely on institutional knowledge and career professionals to counter threats from foreign adversaries and domestic extremists.
Counterterrorism at Risk: The FBI's ability to investigate domestic extremists is already being gutted. Agents who led January 6 prosecutions and counterterrorism efforts are being sidelined solely for doing their jobs. Expert leaders on countering espionage and global terrorism are being reassigned or asked to resign. This weakens our ability to prevent future attacks.
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