‘We’re under attack by billionaires’: Fired federal workers speak out on terminations – ABC
Worry about ‘job security’ puts deep red state on edge as Trump slashes federal workforce – Alternet
“Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele often warns, during his appearances on MSNBC, that the Trump Administration’s dramatic cuts to the United States’ federal workforce will have a major impact on the conservative red states that voted heavily for Donald Trump in 2024 — and not in a good way.”
How many people in your state work for the federal government?:
Current Federal Civilian Employment by State and Congressional District – CRS
Now multiply that number by 2 to 4 times to include people working for federal government contractors and grantees:

The True Size of Government – The Volcker Alliance