Democratic Governors Recruit Federal Workers Laid Off by Trump Administration

States like New York, Maryland, and Hawaii launch initiatives to hire thousands of federal employees displaced by the Department of Government Efficiency cuts.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk under President Trump, has implemented sweeping layoffs, with estimates of affected federal employees ranging from 100,000 to 300,000.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a 'New York Wants You' campaign, advertising over 7,000 state job openings and pledging support for displaced federal workers, including potential legal assistance for those fired unlawfully.
Hawaii's Governor Josh Green introduced 'Operation Hire Hawaii,' expediting state hiring processes to provide job offers within 14 days for laid-off federal employees, addressing over 5,000 state vacancies.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched a centralized resource hub and job fairs to fill hard-to-staff positions, while Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin encouraged transitions to private-sector roles via a state-backed job portal.
Federal unions have filed lawsuits challenging the legality of some DOGE layoffs, with a U.S. District Judge temporarily halting dismissals of probationary employees due to procedural violations.