As part of the Trump administration’s mass government layoffs, probationary workers at two US Division of Agriculture (USDA) analysis companies have been fired on Valentine’s Day, Reuters reported.
The division is liable for making certain US meals manufacturing is secure, supporting farmers and infrastructure in rural areas, sustainability efforts that preserve land, and extra. In line with their site, “We maintain America’s farmers and ranchers in enterprise and make sure the nation’s meat, poultry, and egg merchandise are secure, healthful, and correctly labeled.”
Properly, the layoffs don’t seem to comply with social gathering strains, as somebody claiming to be of the employees laid off penned an open message to President Donald Trump in hopes of getting their job again.
The message circulated extensively on X (previously referred to as Twitter), collectively gaining over 3 million views.
Right here’s what it says: “Donald J. Trump Hellor Sir. I’m one of many probationary workers terminated by the Doge at 9:00pm final night time; February 14. I voted for you, Sir, thrice, and I nonetheless help you,” the submit reads.
“I used to be inspired by the DOGE to see they have been eliminating wasteful authorities spending; I help that too.”
“My termination letter mentioned I used to be being let go for efficiency causes. I do know that’s not true; I’m a superb worker. I’ve been with the Federal authorities for nearly 16 years. Sixteen years in June,” it continues.
“I had began my profession with USDA, transferred to DHS, and not too long ago got here again to USDA as a result of it’s such a fantastic Company to work for. Certainly that should depend for one thing in your eyes. I’m loyal and I firmly consider that the work I do as a USDA APHIS PPQ worker is significant and vital. My boss, his boss, the managers in neighboring states, all agree I’m doing a superb job and that I’m a fantastic asset to the workforce.”
“I’m the one [redacted] within the State of Kentucky and my work right here is valued and honorable. Every time I voted for you, it was as a result of I knew you’d make issues proper and also you’d repair the wrongs. I’m relying on you now to make this proper too.”
In response to the submit, little sympathy was discovered from MAGA-supporting commenters. One particular person wrote, “That is enterprise ppl. You don’t sacrifice a rustic with chapter to let ppl maintain a job. They’re very employable. Does it suck. Sure however it’s a essential evil.”
Others questioned what the author, who says they totally help Trump and the layoffs, anticipated. “Do these individuals assume they will get an exception as a result of they’re Trumpers?” somebody requested.
This rings very true for individuals who keep in mind Trump’s marketing campaign promise to chop authorities spending. “I hear you,” this particular person wrote, “however all alongside in his marketing campaign he proclaimed all he was going to do, you believed him… so right here you’re, you voted for it.”
