According to the internal memoranda [SEE HERE], OMB Director Russ Vought is planning for a large-scale reduction in force (RIF), with many of the federal employees released being terminated permanently.
The Democrat triggered “govt shut down” plays nicely into the plans of President Trump and OMB Director Vought. Democrats hope they have a politically advantageous position to take in shutting down the government; however, the position of Trump and Vought is to downsize government. The shutdown expedites the downsizing.
President Trump was asked about the scope impact to federal employees, during a brief impromptu press availability, as he departs the White House going to Quantico. WATCH: