With two words, President Donald Trump struck fear into the hearts of government agencies who believe that no staff is too large as long as taxpayers are covering the payroll. Hiring freeze.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-22 00:43:08">January 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM EST</time>

With two words, President Donald Trump struck fear into the hearts of government agencies who believe that no staff is too large as long as taxpayers are covering the payroll. Hiring freeze.{ai:summary}<p>President Trump has implemented a hiring freeze across government agencies, signaling a shift towards limiting staff sizes and reducing taxpayer burden. This move aims to instill accountability in government spending. </p><p>#politics</p>

Editorial: Trump’s fed hiring freeze a shot across the bloated budget bow

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