美政府裁员让数千人丢饭碗 共和党人也“看不下去了”

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its tenth day, leading to significant layoffs of federal employees, with over 4,000 expected to lose their jobs, particularly in departments perceived to lean Democratic [1][2][3]. Group 1: Layoffs and Impact - Over 200,000 federal employees have left their positions during the Trump administration, with a significant portion being involuntary departures [2]. - The layoffs will primarily affect the Department of the Treasury, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security, with the largest cuts in the first two departments [2]. - The Education Department has seen nearly all employees below the director level in its K-12 division laid off, reflecting Trump's long-standing criticism of the department [2]. Group 2: Political Reactions - Trump has indicated that the layoffs are targeted at areas aligned with the Democratic Party, although he did not provide further details [3]. - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has blamed Trump for the layoffs, stating that the administration is intentionally causing chaos and harming essential services [3][4]. - The American Federation of Government Employees has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming the layoffs are illegal and politically motivated [3][4]. Group 3: Broader Consequences - The current government shutdown has resulted in approximately 750,000 federal employees being furloughed, with military personnel potentially missing their paychecks [5]. - The inability of Congress to pass a temporary funding bill due to disagreements over healthcare and welfare spending has led to this shutdown, marking the first such occurrence in nearly seven years [5].