Staff Reports
A day like no other unfolded as the Department of Government Efficiency, affectionately nicknamed DOGE, unleashed a wave of job cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This latest move, heralded by the Trump administration, saw the dismissal of around 880 workers, including vital weather forecasters, proving once again that bloated government agencies are in the crosshairs of those who know efficiency is key.
Among the terminated staff, approximately 375 were probationary employees stationed in the National Weather Service. These folks were responsible for keeping the public informed about daily weather patterns and issuing those all-important hazard warnings. No more staff means fewer forecasters worrying about snowflakes and more time for the rest of us to enjoy life without the endless climate alarmism that has plagued the agency for years.
The agency declined to elaborate on these internal matters, but one can only imagine the sigh of relief from hard-working taxpayers. The NOAA once boasted about 12,000 employees scattered across the globe, including a hefty number of scientists and engineers, which some might argue is a tad excessive for merely predicting the weather. With their notorious track record of exaggerating climate issues, it may be time for a thorough spring cleaning at NOAA.
If Fed employees & crybaby Democrats should be made at anyone, if should by Joe Biden's administration.
They hired over 280,000 new employees in the last months of Joe's tenure.
Joe' Marxists hired millions of unnecessary workers over his 4 years! 😳https://t.co/OfbcSmePYP
— Daniel F. Baranowski (@DFBHarvard) February 28, 2025
Amidst the layoffs, the NOAA continues to claim its commitment to safety, reassuring the public that weather information, forecasts, and warnings are still a priority. That’s nice to hear, but if history has taught anything, it’s that the agency has a knack for bending the truth to make its findings fit the narrative. Their credibility took a beating in 2018 when they attempted to rewrite the story of the brutal winter of 2017-2018 by adjusting “The Big Freeze” data. One could argue that when it comes to climate science, NOAA has been wearing rose-colored glasses for far too long.
This decision to downsize aligns perfectly with recent efforts by influential figures like Elon Musk and DOGE, who are intent on trimming the fat that has accumulated in a government body known for its inefficiency. While the cutbacks have impacted a wide array of employees—from scientists to administrative staff—one can only hope this signals a new era of accountability. After all, getting rid of unnecessary positions can lead to the more effective use of taxpayer dollars, and hopefully, less climate alarmism will follow suit. An efficient government isn’t just a dream; with the right leadership, it’s becoming a delightful reality.
