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The Revolution Begins: HHS Mass Layoffs Are A Necessary Purge of Government Bloat
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The Revolution Begins: HHS Mass Layoffs Are A Necessary Purge of Government Bloat

Jimmie Dempsey
Last updated: April 5, 2025 5:42 pm
Jimmie Dempsey Published April 5, 2025
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This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News. 

    • HHS is cutting 10,000 employees, targeting agencies like the FDA, CDC and NIH, as part of an effort to reduce bureaucratic bloat and improve efficiency.
    • HHS is linked to scandals, including funding gain-of-function research tied to the Wuhan lab, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
    • Democrats in 23 states are suing to block the cuts, while bipartisan senators demand answers from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the restructuring’s impact.
    • Though layoffs disrupt lives and public health programs (e.g., tobacco cessation, mental health), the administration frames them as necessary to refocus HHS on disease prevention and fiscal responsibility.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), long a bastion of unchecked government spending and bureaucratic excess, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. On Tuesday, April 1, the first stage of cuts began, with 10,000 employees slated to be fired in the coming weeks. The establishment media has been quick to paint this as a tragedy, with heart-wrenching stories of “public servants” losing their jobs. But the reality is far more complex, and the cuts are a critical step in rebuilding a government that is more efficient, accountable and focused on the real needs of the American people.

A monstrous bureaucracy in need of reform

The HHS currently employs around 82,000 people, with an average income of around $100,000 plus benefits. The majority of these employees are not doctors or scientists making groundbreaking discoveries; they are pencil pushers and social workers. The agency?s annual budget is a staggering 1.8 trillion, accounting for about 20% of all federal spending. This is a sum so large that it is almost impossible to track where all the money goes. It is a monstrosity, and it is high time for a change.

A troubled history of mismanagement and scandal

One of the most significant issues with the HHS is its involvement in controversial and potentially dangerous research. The agency was partly responsible for funding gain-of-function research by EcoHealth Alliance in conjunction with projects run by Dr. Peter Daszak and Dr. Anthony Fauci at the NIH. This research reportedly led to the creation of human-transmissible coronaviruses at the Wuhan Level 4 Virology Lab, the ground zero of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is not the only scandal, but it is a stark reminder of the risks of unchecked government power and the need for transparency and accountability.

A new era of accountability and efficiency

The cuts are expected to hit the FDA, CDC, and NIH hard, with the FDA losing 3,500 employees, the CDC losing 2,400, and the NIH losing 1,200. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new HHS Secretary, has been clear about his intentions. “The revolution begins today!” he wrote on social media, celebrating the swearing-in of his new hires. He later added, “Our hearts go out to those who have lost their jobs, but the department needs to be recalibrated to emphasize disease prevention.”

The firestorm of opposition

Democrats in at least 23 states are taking action to sue the Trump administration over the budget cuts and layoffs. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, they are seeking a temporary restraining order and injunctive relief to halt the funding cuts. However, the civil suits are unlikely to make much difference, just as they failed to stop the cuts to USAID. The HHS, under Kennedy’s leadership, is expected to undergo unprecedented changes in the coming months, with a level of accountability the institution has never faced before.

The impact on public health programs

The cuts are expected to have far-reaching impacts on public health programs. Programs focused on tobacco addiction, mental health and workplace safety are among those hardest hit. Some layoffs have already begun, with employees lining up outside HHS offices to find out if they still have a job. Kevin Caron, a health scientist at the CDC, lost his job just weeks before his wife is due to give birth. “It’s absolutely a loss in security, financial security, the ability to be around and be a parent, because I need to look for another job,” he said.

A bipartisan call for answers

The sweeping changes have also prompted a bipartisan request from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for Kennedy to testify about the changes at a hearing next week, titled “An Update on the Restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services.” Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) penned a letter to Kennedy, expressing their concerns. Cassidy, a physician, has been especially vocal, calling on Kennedy to provide a detailed explanation of the goals, structure, and benefits of the proposed reorganization.

A necessary overhaul for a better future

While the immediate impact of these layoffs is significant, the long-term benefits could be profound. By cutting through the layers of bureaucracy and focusing on essential health services, the HHS can become a more effective and responsive agency. The Trump administration’s commitment to ending chronic disease and making America healthy again is a noble goal, and these cuts are a necessary step in that direction.

A brighter future for American public health

The mass layoffs at the HHS are not a tragedy but a necessary purge of government bloat and corruption. The American people deserve a government that is transparent, accountable and focused on their real needs. The changes being implemented by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are a step in the right direction, and while they may be painful in the short term, they are essential for a brighter and healthier future for all Americans.

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