The mass layoffs of thousands of federal workers with valuable insider knowledge are raising growing concerns about national security threats, with experts warning that these individuals could be recruited by foreign agencies.
As President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk, work to reshape the federal government, thousands of federal workers are losing their jobs. Experts caution that countries like Russia, China and other adversaries could seize the opportunity to recruit these former employees as informants, especially given the sensitive knowledge many possess, Associated Press reported.
