Trump at-will federal workers shift could shrink your government services and slow your tax refunds
If you rely on the IRS, Social Security, or Veterans Affairs for timely help, get ready for longer waits and fewer services. The push to make thousands of federal workers "at-will" employees—similar to the Trump-era executive order now being revived—means these critical staff can be fired faster, with less appeal. For you, that translates to fewer workers processing your tax return, more delayed passport applications, and slower responses to benefits questions. And here’s the kicker: if you’re applying for a federal job yourself, you just lost job security protections. It’s a direct hit to your wallet and your time.