Karolin Leavitt confirmed that the federal layoffs because of the government shutdown are likely to be in the thousands. America 360: Trump Threatens Mass Layoffs Amid Govt Shutdown | Hegseth’s ‘War’ On ‘Fat Generals’After hinting at massive layoffs because of the federal government shutdown, the White House Thursday confirmed that the figure of layoffs is likely to be in the thousands. Ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Office and Management Budget Director Russell Vought, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said thousands are likely to lose their jobs.“It’s likely going to be in the thousands. It’s a very good question, and that’s something that the Office of Management and Budget and the entire team at the White House here again, is unfortunately having to work on today,” Leavitt told reporters. “I’m allowed to cut things that should have never been approved in the first place, and I will probably do that.”