Job Losses Among Federal Employees and the Private Sector Impact

I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent federal workforce reductions, which have resulted in more American workers losing their jobs than the number of immigrants deported this month. It is troubling to see that the very administration that claimed immigrants were taking jobs from Americans has instead been responsible for a massive loss of jobs within our own government. According to recent reports, tens of thousands of federal employees have been laid off, while deportation numbers have not reached the levels many expected. However, the damage does not stop at federal workers. The loss of government-funded grants and contracts is having a devastating ripple effect on the private sector, putting countless additional jobs at risk. Businesses that rely on federal contracts—ranging from research institutions to construction firms and service providers—are now facing financial uncertainty, layoffs, or closures. This trickle-down effect extends beyond direct contractors. When thousands of federal employees and grant recipients lose their income, local economies suffer. Small businesses, restaurants, retailers, and housing markets are all impacted when a large portion of the workforce suddenly disappears. These are real people, real families, and real communities struggling under policies that seem more focused on political optics than on protecting American jobs. I urge you to take a stand for hardworking public servants and private sector employees alike. What steps are you taking to mitigate the damage caused by these layoffs? How will you ensure that both government and private sector jobs are not further destroyed by sweeping cuts? I hope you will advocate for policies that protect jobs—both in the public and private sectors—and work toward solutions that provide economic stability rather than further uncertainty. I appreciate your time and look forward you answer.