# Leader of Largest Federal Employee Union Reacts to Trump Calling For “Democrat Oriented” Layoffs

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Podcast: [First Of All with Victor Blackwell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-of-all-with-victor-blackwell-7021134)
Published: 2025-10-11T15:33:00+00:00
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