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Trump's makeover of the civil service has made it easier to fire people, critics say

By Andrea Hsu
Published June 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM EDT

President Trump is changing how the government hires and fires workers. His critics warn he's politicizing the workforce, with negative consequences for the American people.

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Andrea Hsu
Andrea Hsu is NPR's labor and workplace correspondent.
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