What is the Trump administration's strategy behind the DHS staffing cuts?
According to Julia Ainsley, the Trump administration views these cuts as 'short term pain for long term gain.' They have identified employees, particularly at senior levels including the Senior Executive Service, who they see as 'standing in the way' of their policy goals. Over 400 employees across various DHS agencies have already been fired, with officials now targeting high-level staff involved in policy and strategy. The administration aims to replace these individuals with people they consider more loyal or compliant to carry out their intended mission. They maintain a centralized list of staff to be removed across every DHS agency.
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Julia Ainsley on the Long-Term Strategy Behind DHS Cuts
NBC News·8 months ago
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