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The federal workforce has decreased by 336,000 employees since President Trump took office, reflecting an 11.2 percent decline. As of August 2026, federal employment stands at 2.674 million, with a notable contrast to private sector hiring, which increased by 127,000 in the same month. Overall government employment rose by 35,000 due to state and local hiring.
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The federal workforce has decreased by 336,000 employees since President Trump took office, reflecting an 11.2 percent decline. As of August 2026, federal employment stands at 2.674 million, with a notable contrast to private sector hiring, which increased by 127,000 in the same month. Overall government employment rose by 35,000 due to state and local hiring.
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Federal Workforce Down 11.2% Since Trump Took Office
Federal Workforce Decreases by 11.2% Since January 2017