The Trump administration is addressing all federal agencies that “immediately” begin preparations for large -scale layoffs and restructuring, and present plans to do so before March 13, according to a new memorandum obtained by ABC News.
The Memorando, of the Budget Director of the White House, Russ Vought, and Charles Ezell, head of the Personnel Management Office, was broadcast on Wednesday morning and includes instructions for agencies to continue while working to reduce their labor forces and, in some cases, physical, physical traces.
The measure could formally clarify the way for the Administration to begin to dismantle or reduce agencies such as the Department of Education and will probably cause a new wave of demands as the process takes shape.
“President Trump required that ‘agency chiefs immediate Of 2025, the agencies develop reorganization plans of the agency, “says the memorandum.
President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2025.
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“In accordance with the president’s direction, agencies must focus on the maximum elimination of functions that are not legitimately mandatory while promoting the highest quality and efficient delivery of their functions required by statues,” adds the letter.
The memorandum encourages agencies to “consolidate” areas that are “duplicate” and “implement technical solutions that automate routine tasks”, a directive that aligns with the public statements of Elon Musk about the automation of some of the work done by Government workers.
The memorandum includes some exemptions: positions related to the application of the law, border security, national security, the application of immigration and public security roles. Military personnel and all uniformed personnel are also exempt, including the United States Coast Guard, public health service and officers commissioned in the Oceanic and Atmospheric National Association.
The Directive also exempts the United States Postal Service, the President’s Executive Office and any presidential appointment and roles confirmed by the Senate.
The memorandum also establishes that “the agencies or components that provide direct services to citizens”, including Social Security, Medicare and medical care of veterans, should not begin any restructuring without signing the Office of Management and Budget or OPM.
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