Nice to know Democrats are not complaining about the many firings by Trump so far. So how many have been fired?
It's difficult to give a precise number of "deep staters" who have been fired, as that term is not a specific job title or role within the federal government. However, there have been a number of firings and layoffs across the federal government in 2025.
Here's what we know about the situation:
- Mass Layoffs:
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The New York Times reported that the administration has planned to cut at least 1,000 positions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in addition to 1,300 workers who have resigned or been laid off.
- Probationary Employees:
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Many of the firings have targeted probationary employees. For example, the Department of Agriculture fired nearly 6,000 such employees, and the Department of Health and Human Services has also faced criticism for similar actions.
- Inspector Generals:
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Several inspectors general, including Phyllis Fong (Agriculture), Mike Ware (CIGIE), and Mark Greenblatt (Interior), were notified of their termination via email, citing "changing priorities," according to Wikipedia.
- National Security Council:
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The administration sent about 160 nonpolitical detailees assigned to the NSC back to their home agencies, effectively removing experts on topics like counterterrorism and climate policy, AP News reports.
In summary, while the exact number of "deep staters" fired is unknown, there have been significant firings and layoffs across various federal agencies, including probationary employees, inspectors general, and those assigned to the NSC.
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