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International Business Times
International Business Times
National
Marvie Basilan

SEC Reportedly Cuts 15% Staff, 'Targeted' Restructuring Expected As Trump's Federal Layoffs Bite

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U.S. President Donald Trump was beside Paul Atkins as he was sworn in as the new SEC Chair. The Associated Press YouTube Channel | LIVE: Trump participates in swearing in ceremony for Paul Atkins, chairman of the SEC (Credit: Associated Press on YouTube / Screenshot)

KEY POINTS

  • Sources said SEC Chair Atkins informed staffers there will also be a 'targeted' reorganization
  • Atkins reportedly didn't take questions and didn't rule out the possibility of further layoffs
  • The layoffs come amid the Trump administration's continuing efforts toward government downsizing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is bending the knee to President Donald Trump's government downsizing strategy as promoted by tech titan Elon Musk, as the financial regulator has reportedly laid off 15% of its workforce.

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