What contradiction exists in the recent mass firings at U.S. government agencies?

According to NBC News documentation reviewed by Rachel Maddow, employees are being dismissed supposedly for performance reasons despite having just received 'exceptional performance reviews.' This creates a troubling pattern of contradictory justifications for terminations across government agencies. The discrepancy between the stated reasons for firing employees and their actual performance records raises significant concerns about the legitimacy of these dismissals. Maddow notes this pattern seems obvious to her, suggesting these firings may be motivated by factors other than genuine performance issues.