Trump to reclassify wide swaths of federal workers to allow for more firings

Donald Trump's administration is implementing a rule allowing federal employees to be fired or replaced based on their alignment with the president, effectively expanding political appointee roles and reducing job protections. This change reflects Trump's push for a government "run like a business," aligning with Project 2025's conservative agenda aimed at increasing executive control over federal operations after reversing similar policies during his first presidency. The rule would expand politically appointed positions from around 4,000 to approximately 50,000, significantly altering the balance of power within the federal workforce.