Sam Bankman-Fried reappeared on social media platform X, making his first post since January 2023.
Amid this development, the
#FTT token, linked to FTX, saw a temporary surge of over 29%. SBF’s reappearance on social drew significant attention, especially as he shared a series of 10 posts addressing government layoffs implemented by the Trump administration.
For context, the Department of Government Efficiency, approved by President Donald Trump to cut U.S. government spending, has reduced its workforce primarily through voluntary resignations. It has also dismissed probationary employees, who lack the job security of permanent staff. This approach has led to the elimination of approximately 95,000 positions.
The next phase of reductions may take a more aggressive approach, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of additional employees.
Bankman-Fried Weighs in on Government Job Cuts
Bankman-Fried’s comments focused on the challenges of unemployment, stating that being without a job is often more difficult than anticipated. He acknowledged that dismissing employees is a tough decision, even when necessary.
He emphasized that job losses frequently stem from broader organizational issues rather than individual performance. Sometimes, businesses lack suitable positions for workers or fail to provide a compatible environment. Inefficient management can also leave entire departments without clear direction, impacting productivity.
SBF pointed out that some companies had overhired, leading to entire teams with little to do. This problem, he noted, was evident within FTX as well as among industry competitors. Ultimately, SBF noted;
“But there isn’t a point in keeping them, doing nothing.”
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