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The White House has warned that layoffs are likely imminent if the U.S. government shutdown continues. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that federal agencies are already preparing for cuts, blaming Democrats for blocking funding. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the gravity of the situation but said no final decisions have been made.
In a tense White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that “because the Democrats shut down the government, the president has directed his Cabinet and the Office of Management and Budget to work with agencies across the board to identify where cuts can be made — and we believe that layoffs are imminent.”
The warning underscores the escalating fallout of the U.S. government shutdown, which has already left federal employees uncertain about their paychecks and strained essential services nationwide. Vice President JD Vance added that while no final decisions have been made, the administration cannot ignore the financial reality if Democrats continue to block funding.
The shutdown has sparked fierce political blame. Republicans argue Democrats are holding the government hostage over immigration and spending demands, while Democrats accuse Republicans of manufacturing the crisis for political gain. For millions of federal workers and contractors, the fight in Washington is translating into real economic pain — with jobs and paychecks at risk.
This development comes as the shutdown drags deeper into uncharted territory, raising alarms over its impact on military families, federal agencies, and the overall U.S. economy. The administration insists that layoffs will be a last resort, but Leavitt’s remarks mark the strongest warning yet that job losses could begin soon.
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Source: @WhiteHouse
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