In an explosive twist that has sent shockwaves throughout Capitol Hill and across the nation, moderate Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R–Alaska) has openly turned against President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to downsize the federal government.

In a bold move that defies party expectations, Murkowski has criticized the president’s recent purge of probationary federal employees—a decision that could have serious repercussions for Alaska’s economy and national priorities. This dramatic political reversal comes at a time when Trump is relying on united support to fend off opposition from Democrats and legal groups, making her dissent all the more explosive.

I. A Controversial Workforce Shake-Up
In recent days, the Trump administration has embarked on an aggressive campaign to cut the federal workforce by targeting probationary employees—those hired within the last two years—across multiple agencies. In a series of sweeping actions carried out over Thursday and Friday, termination notices were sent out to thousands of federal workers.