Mass Firings of Federal Employees by Trump Administration

Numerous federal employees, including Derek Copeland and Michelle Kirchner, have been fired by the Trump administration as part of a plan to downsize the federal workforce. Copeland, an Air Force veteran and dog trainer, feels betrayed by his termination. Kirchner, a postdoctoral researcher, was working on protecting alfalfa crops and pollinators. Legal action is being explored by fired employees and attorneys.

Federal Employee Firings

Scores of firings have begun at federal agencies as part of Trump administration's effort to shrink the federal workforce. Terminations of probationary employees have started at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration.

Allegations against Kash Patel regarding FBI personnel firings

Kash Patel, a team member for President Trump's FBI director nominee, faces allegations of involvement in firings of FBI personnel before his confirmation. Democrats seek to discredit his confirmation, citing whistleblower reports. Patel denies allegations and claims to have been above board in his actions.

FBI agents fired after investigating President Trump

FBI agents who investigated President Donald Trump were fired and escorted out of the Washington field office in a 'purge' of rank-and-file agents and heads of 20 field offices. The agents involved in investigating Trump's classified documents and Jan. 6 election interference cases were among those dismissed.