Karoline Leavitt: “Layoffs are imminent [due to the government shutdown].”

“Ms. Unfortunately, because the Democrats shut down the government, the president has directed his Cabinet and the Office of Management and Budget is working with agencies across the board to identify where cuts can be made and we believe that Layoffs are imminent [due to the government shutdown]. They are, unfortunately, a consequence of this government shutdown. Ed. Thanks, Carolyn. So you talk about the layoffs being imminent. Is there a percentage then of reduction that the White House is looking for, of workforce?” (32:14–32:29)

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