Recent intelligence reports have revealed that foreign adversaries, particularly Russia and China, are intensifying their efforts to recruit US federal employees working in national security. These recruitment efforts are specifically targeting individuals who have been recently fired or are at risk of termination.
The Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs within the federal workforce have created an opportune moment for these adversaries to exploit the situation. Russia and China are honing in on employees with security clearances and those in probationary periods, as they may possess valuable information about critical infrastructure and government operations.
