If you exclude security guards & maintenance personnel, the number of government workers who show up in person and do 40 hours of work a week is closer to 1%!
Almost no one. https://t.co/4IGzbLqP3R
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 5, 2024
Elon Musk’s bold plan to fire up to 99% of federal employees and save $2 trillion has captured attention across the nation. As part of his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk aims to streamline government operations and cut unnecessary spending, a move he believes will modernize the federal workforce and reduce inefficiencies.
The proposed plan, which targets the federal workforce—currently 2.1 million employees—could potentially eliminate up to 2 million jobs. It’s an ambitious step that could save the country $2 trillion, funds that could be reinvested into critical areas like infrastructure, education, and healthcare. This reshaping of government is designed to cut regulations, eliminate redundancy, and improve overall efficiency.
What makes this plan truly remarkable is its scale. The idea of slashing such a significant portion of the federal workforce is unprecedented in modern history. While critics argue about the feasibility and fairness of such drastic cuts, Musk and Ramaswamy’s approach is designed to transform the government into a leaner, more efficient body—much like the deregulation efforts of the Reagan administration in the 1980s, but on a far grander scale.
If implemented, this plan would challenge the very structure of the federal government and could spark a national conversation about the future of public service jobs. While the social and economic impacts will undoubtedly be felt by millions, the long-term savings and potential for reinvestment in critical areas present a compelling argument.
In the coming months, as this proposal moves through legislative channels, it will be important to assess both the positive and negative consequences of such a sweeping change. The ultimate goal, however, remains clear: creating a more efficient government that better serves the needs of the American people.
Literally thousands of empty buildings, not just in America, but around the world, paid for with your tax dollars!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 5, 2024
All you have to do is get rid of the commie Left in every country to fix everything fast. https://t.co/jzJkUkfCJs
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) December 11, 2024
Sources:
https://nypost.com/2024/11/20/elon-musk-aims-to-cut-federal-workforce-by-up-to-99/
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/12/10/elon-musk-perfect-mascot-trump-2-0/