Trump Administration Rescinds Mass Firings at National Nuclear Security Administration After DOGE Purge

Washington, D.C. - The Trump administration reversed the abrupt firing of hundreds of employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on February 13, 2025. The firings, part of a broader Department of Energy purge led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), initially targeted approximately 350 employees, including those at the Pantex Plant in Texas who reassemble warheads. Acting Director Teresa Robbins rescinded the terminations for most, but not all, staff members. The initial firings prompted concerns about national security and nuclear weapons programs, particularly amid a $750 billion modernization effort. Some reinstated employees are reportedly reconsidering their positions due to the uncertainty created by DOGE.