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title: "How many government employees will Trump cut? — In 2026"
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# How many government employees will Trump cut? — In 2026

Live · $19,998 traded · listed on Kalshi

## About

At the time of issuance, 2.738 Million Federal Employees are reported for the December 2025 figure.

_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 100,000 | 20% | 34¢ on Kalshi | 34¢ |
| More than 150,000 | 7% | 10¢ on Kalshi | 10¢ |
| More than 200,000 | 5% | 9¢ on Kalshi | 9¢ |
| More than 250,000 | 7% | 8¢ on Kalshi | 8¢ |
| More than 300,000 | 5% | 6¢ on Kalshi | 6¢ |
| More than 350,000 | 3% | 4¢ on Kalshi | 4¢ |

## Open on a venue

- [Kalshi](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/1260?via=md)

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