Trump, Musk, and DOGE Fire DOL Workers, Close Offices, and Dismiss Three Democratic CPSC Commissioners Including Richard Trumka Jr.

President Donald Trump, in coordination with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has initiated mass firings of Department of Labor (DOL) workers and closed several field offices, actions that have disrupted access to resources for workers. Concurrently, Trump dismissed three Democratic commissioners from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including Richard Trumka Jr., following their opposition to an executive order reinforcing White House authority over independent regulatory agencies. These moves are part of a broader effort to dismantle the agency. Following the firings, some federal workers have spoken publicly and now face investigations. Committee Democrats are demanding explanations from Secretary Chavez-DeRemer regarding these workforce reductions and office closures.