The Pentagon has gutted its civilian workforce under Trump. The cuts were haphazard, watchdog says

The Pentagon has drastically reduced its civilian workforce by nearly 80,000 employees during the Trump administration, a move criticized by a watchdog for being haphazard and not fully assessed. This reduction has led to significant challenges for the Defense Department, raising concerns about the effectiveness of operations and the impact on service delivery. While such workforce reductions are not unprecedented, the abrupt nature and lack of thorough evaluation have drawn scrutiny, suggesting potential long-term consequences for military readiness and administrative efficiency.