Lawyer says ‘astounding’ purge will cost government, after workers with positive reviews cut due to ‘poor performance’

Donald Trump’s administration could wrack up a “monumental” bill and is breaking the law by firing government workers on spurious grounds, according to a top labor lawyer.

Officials have cited “poor performance” when terminating thousands of federal workers. In many cases it’s not true, according to employees embroiled in the blitz, many of whom are now seeking legal advice.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/21/trump-mass-firings-federal-government-bill