McClellan Statement on Trump’s Ongoing Attacks on the Federal Workforce
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to decimate the nation’s federal workforce:
“President Trump signed an executive order taking an axe to the federal workforce — the nation’s largest employer — with sweeping layoffs that will impact hundreds of thousands of people and their families. This action especially harms our nation’s veterans, who make up nearly a third of the federal workforce.
“I am devastated for these civil servants — many of which call Virginia home — who work tirelessly to provide the essential services Americans all over the country rely on every day.
“From providing veterans’ healthcare services to researching cutting-edge cancer treatments to keeping our roads, food and communities safe, the work these employees do often goes unseen, but will undoubtedly be felt by every American when not working properly.
“In the name of rooting out waste, fraud and abuse, Trump and an unelected billionaire are slashing services that benefit all Americans to bankroll tax cuts for the wealthiest few — the ultimate waste of taxpayer dollars and an abuse of executive power.
“Thank you to our nation’s federal employees for your service, and I urge those who can to stay in the fight. We need you.”
Last week, McClellan defended the federal workforce on the House floor and participated in a roundtable with civil service organizations to coordinate action against the Trump Administration’s attacks on the federal workforce. Last month, McClellan led the Virginia House Democratic delegation in a letter urging the Trump Administration to rescind or revoke their federal hiring freeze.