5. Private Sector Ripple Effects
Many private companies rely on government contracts or serve civil servants as customers. Their layoffs would shrink demand, leading to further job losses and economic contraction. The recession wouldn’t just hit the public sector—it’d hit everyone. ⬇️

4. Disrupted Public Services
Government services like healthcare, education, and public safety would crumble without these workers. Infrastructure projects would stall, leading to chaos in communities and long-term harm to productivity and public trust. ⬇️

3. Reduced Tax Revenue
With millions unemployed, income tax revenue would drop drastically. Local economies, reliant on tax contributions, would struggle to maintain essential services like schools, police, and infrastructure, creating more economic instability. ⬇️

2. Consumer Spending Collapse
Civil servants are also consumers. Their layoffs would reduce spending on housing, groceries, and services, leading to a domino effect on businesses dependent on their income. Lower spending = slower economic growth = recession risk. ⬇️

1. Unemployment Surge
Laying off 3M civil servants would instantly spike the unemployment rate, overwhelming the job market. These workers would lose income, causing widespread financial insecurity and reduced consumer spending—a key driver of the U.S. economy. ⬇️