A Compassionate Response Amid Job Losses

In a heartfelt yet controversial message, Rep. Higgins expressed his empathy for federal workers facing unemployment. He acknowledges their struggles with financial hardship, eviction, and despair while simultaneously criticizing the very bureaucratic system these employees are part of.

Higgins, a member of the House of Representatives since 2017, articulated his views in a post on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing that the importance of federal jobs should not overshadow the roles played by workers in the private sector.

“I’m a compassionate man. I know loss and struggle, I understand financial hardship, I know what it is to face eviction, I know hunger, I’ve lived through despair,” Higgins wrote, framing his position as both compassionate and pragmatic.

A Broader Assessment of Federal Employment

Higgins proceeded to draw a stark comparison between federal jobs and those in the private sector, stating, “your job was no more important than the carpenter, the machinist, the welder, the cop, the trucker, the warehouse worker, the salesman, the waitress, the heavy equipment operator… every American who lives down the street from you whose job has not been insulated from the real world.”

His statement underscores a growing sentiment among some members of Congress regarding the perceived inefficacy of government jobs in comparison to their private counterparts. Higgins contended that the federal government has become bloated and corrupt, contributing to what he describes as the ‘cannibalization’ of the nation.

“Our federal government bureaucracies are literally cannibalizing our nation, eating our children’s future,” he said, rallying support for what he termed the “MAGA Republicans” who aim to restore sustainability to government operations.

Calls for a Return to ‘Sustainability’

Higgins’ comments come at a time when the Trump administration is actively engaged in a significant downsizing of federal bureaucracy. This effort includes the involvement of prominent figures like billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has been vocal in uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse within governmental operations.

Rep. Mary Miller from Illinois echoed Higgins’ sentiments, lamenting the “waste, fraud, and abuse” plaguing federal governance. “The amount of waste, fraud, and ABUSE of taxpayers which is being uncovered in the federal government is absolutely shameful,” she stated. Miller applauded President Trump for reforming the government in a manner that she believes will benefit American families suffering from inflation and economic turmoil.

The Discontent Among Federal Workers

Amid this backdrop, federal workers in Washington, D.C., find themselves in a state of panic, grappling with the imminent threat of job insecurity previously foreign to many who have enjoyed stable employment for years. Reports indicate that the prospect of losing their jobs has triggered widespread anxiety among civil servants, who are now navigating a new landscape characterized by uncertainty and fear.

In a follow-up to his initial remarks, Higgins urged federal workers to abandon their elitist attitudes and adapt to the evolving reality. “Hey, bureaucrats… Wake up and pack up. America is pretty much done with you and your elitist attitude,” he tweeted, reinforcing his message that federal employees must be held accountable and adapt to changing dynamics.