The Trump administration's recent mass firings of probationary federal employees have caused significant concern among affected workers and the agencies they serve. Reports indicate that over 200,000 employees may lose their jobs, including approximately 1,300 from the CDC and nearly 2,000 from the DOE. Those impacted describe the terminations as arbitrary and rushed, leaving many feeling uncertain about their futures. Critics argue that these cuts will severely hamper critical public services, particularly in health and environmental sectors, where recently terminated workers played essential roles. The layoffs have faced backlash from various unions, leading to legal challenges against the administration's methods.