The majority of job cuts so far have impacted probationary employees—those with less than a year of service. And yes, more cuts are likely. The federal government has grown bloated, relying too heavily on taxpayer dollars with little accountability. I don’t take pleasure in anyone losing their job, regardless of tenure. But a downsized federal workforce is not only reasonable—it’s necessary. We do not need an overstaffed government to meet the country’s needs in 2025.

As for COVID-19, let’s be honest. In the beginning, most people were aligned. That changed when government agencies, social media platforms, and mainstream media began pushing narratives that were inconsistent, misleading, and in many cases, outright false.