In a significant development, 21 civil service employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States have resigned, expressing strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s mass firings within the federal workforce. The move has reportedly impacted key figures, including Elon Musk, as the employees walked out to condemn the administration’s controversial actions.

As per a press release received by American news agencies, the resigning employees emphasised their commitment to serving the American people and upholding their oath to the Constitution. The statement read, “We swore to serve the American people and uphold the oath to the Constitution. However, it has become clear that we can no longer honour those commitments due to Trump's mass firing.”

This mass resignation comes on the heels of a significant restructuring effort by President Trump’s administration, which announced sweeping changes to the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The move, which saw the elimination of 2,000 positions, has further affected federal employees, with many of the remaining staff placed on administrative leave worldwide.

The decision to proceed with these cuts followed a federal court ruling that permitted the Trump administration to reduce USAID staff both in the United States and abroad. The restructuring effort marks a critical moment in the ongoing debate over government efficiency and accountability.

The resignations of these 21 employees highlight the growing tensions within the federal workforce in response to these mass layoffs, raising questions about the future of public service and its ability to uphold its duties to the American people.

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