PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Donald Trump: “Federal workers are leaving the federal government where you…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

Watch on YouTube

Full interview: Trump on Iran crackdown, Fed Chair Powell and more

Published | Video Starts at 11:16

A skill skilled worker, a person with talent, Education in what they do, not education in nuclear physics, education in what they do. They're going to make a lot of money. Federal workers are leaving the federal government where you have 10 people for every job and they're going out and they're going into the private sector at two and three times the salary. And you see that all over. So I only say this. I think that robotics are going to be great because this country won't have enough people if we don't have it last. (11:16–11:26)

CLAIM

Asserts that federal workers are moving to the private sector for higher salaries.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Donald Trump

Discover more from

Donald Trump

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.