This morning I mentioned that one way of resisting is to call out when a perceived failure by Trump and his administration has failed. The event in Kerrville, Texas is what I mean. A simple query with basic internet AI has produced this:
These are results for how many personnel in the national weather service were let go as a result of DOGE
AI Overview
The National Weather Service (NWS) experienced significant personnel cuts due to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives under the current administration. Specifically, more than 500 NWS workers were either laid off or left due to buyouts or early retirements. Additionally, approximately 800 probationary employees at the larger National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which includes the NWS, were initially fired in February, though some were later reinstated after a court challenge. These cuts, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, have impacted the NWS's ability to fulfill its mission of tracking storms and providing public warnings.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- The Trump administration's DOGE initiative resulted in layoffs affecting hundreds of NWS employees.
- NOAA fired around 800 probationary employees, a significant portion of whom worked within the NWS.
- These firings were initially blocked by a court, but the decision was later overturned, leading to a second round of firings for the affected employees.
- The loss of personnel has reportedly left the NWS short-staffed, potentially impacting its ability to effectively monitor storms and provide timely warnings.
- In response to the cuts and an active hurricane season, the NWS has been authorized to hire around 125 new meteorologists and specialists.
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Juan Matute
The Harold Wilke House
Claremont, California
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