JUST IN: Trump Administration Threatens MASS LAYOFFS If Government Shuts Down

This could be very big…

Ahead of a possible government shutdown on October 1st, the White House Office of Management and Budget has instructed federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs.

Thousands of federal employees — specifically in agencies that lack funding and don’t align with President Trump’s goals — could permanently lose their jobs if the shutdown happens.

Here are the details:

🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: TRUMP ADMIN THREATENS MASS FEDERAL LAYOFFS IN SHUTDOWN

OMB Director Russ Vought ordered agencies to prepare Reduction in Force (RIF) notices for “thousands” of federal employees if government shuts down October 1.

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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 25, 2025

BREAKING: TRUMP ADMIN THREATENS MASS FEDERAL LAYOFFS IN SHUTDOWN

OMB Director Russ Vought ordered agencies to prepare Reduction in Force (RIF) notices for “thousands” of federal employees if government shuts down October 1.

The memo directs layoffs for any programs that: lack funding, aren’t covered by H.R. 1 appropriations, and don’t align with “President’s priorities.”

Vought blames Democrats for “insane demands including $1 trillion in new spending” while supporting House-passed clean CR through November 21.

This marks a major shift from previous shutdowns where employees were furloughed, not fired.

RIF notices would be permanent terminations, not temporary furloughs.

Agencies must submit RIF plans to OMB for approval immediately.

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