Rep. Paul Tonko Condemns Trump Administration's 'Cruel' Treatment of Federal Workers During Shutdown

Acknowledgment of Federal Workers

• 👏 Congressman Paul Tonko expresses gratitude to federal workers for their service to communities.
• ⚠️ He acknowledges that many have been furloughed, deemed essential without certainty of pay, or unjustly fired.

Criticism of the Trump Administration

• 🎯 Tonko slams the Trump administration for its "onslaught of attacks" on federal workers and agencies.
• 📉 He states that agencies have been shuttered and lifelong public servants have been illegally fired, decimating federal services.
• 🚫 The current GOP shutdown is highlighted as a tactic by President Trump to "cruelly treat federal workers."

Call for Support and Action

• 🗣️ Tonko declares the administration's treatment of federal workers as "unacceptable."
• ⚖️ He emphasizes that workers should not have to worry about their next paycheck or job security.
• 🤝 Tonko assures federal workers that he is "in their corner" and will "push against this administration and its cruelty."