Jennifer Piggott was among 125 employees dismissed last month from the Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service.
Jennifer Piggott who voted for President Donald Trump in last year’s election has expressed on Saturday her «devastation» caused by the Trump administration after she recently lost her government job.Why It Matters
The Trump administration, under Elon Musk’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aims to reduce government costs and the federal workforce. In its first month of operation, it has restructured multiple federal agencies and recommended mass layoffs, sparking backlash and concern from Trump critics, as well as from some Republicans.
Musk has called for sweeping cuts to federal government spending, claiming it should be reduced by up to $2 trillion annually. Supporters say this will boost efficiency and help tackle the national debt, while critics argue it will reduce access to government services.What To Know
According to Reuters, Piggott, who voted for Trump three times including in the 2024 election, found herself without a job following the administration’s cuts to various government agencies in February.
Piggott was among more than 125 employees dismissed last month from the Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service (BFS) in Parkersburg, West Virginia—a town where Trump clinched a resounding victory, securing 70 percent of the vote.
Reuters reported that the sweeping job cuts have since rattled this conservative stronghold, sparking concerns among residents, including Piggott, who are now feeling the brunt of the administration’s government-slashing policies.
«I feel a little bit betrayed. There’s always that back-and-forth conversation now it’s like, ‘You knew this was coming’, but we didn’t, like, nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives», Piggott told Reuters.
Her sense of betrayal is shared by others in the community, where according to Reuters, political analysts say signs of a potential backlash are beginning to emerge as some lifelong Republicans are now questioning their unwavering support with economic realities hitting home.
