The CIA has begun firing recently hired officers as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce. Some employees were informed this week that they would be let go, and were asked to report to an offsite location to hand over their credentials. It is unclear how many officers will be terminated, but the agency stated that they are reviewing employees hired within the past two years and some will be let go. CIA officers face intense pressures and situations, and not everyone is fit for the work. Newer employees undergo a probation period of up to four years. Many employees at the spy agency are worried about the future and are confused about buyout offers. A federal judge recently ruled that the administration can fire officers from the CIA and the Office of the Director of Intelligence who had temporary jobs working on diversity programs. The judge supported the government’s argument that the CIA director can fire any employee in the national interest, despite the terminated employees arguing that they were following orders from the previous administration. This move is part of President Trump’s broader efforts to shrink the government workforce, which has led to shakeups in other federal agencies and sparked legal battles.
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