The media has a compelling new narrative

Kansas City was once a hub for federal workers—but now it’s overrun with pain from DOGE cuts. ‘The poor will become even more poor now’ – Fortune

Midwestern city that’s long been a federal hub feels pain from cuts – Rocky Mount Telegram

Federal worker’s 28-year career ends following cuts in Kansas City – AP News

I don’t know how many people in Missouri are really crying for Kansas City. Or its federal workforce.

Missouri voted for Trump. KC voted for Kamala.

With nearly 30,000 workers, the federal government is the largest employer in the region. One longtime Kansas City economic researcher said he believes the region could lose 6,000 good-paying federal jobs, which in turn would wipe out thousands of others in service industries.

Those 30,000 workers have their salaries paid for by taxpayers. They’re a net drain on the country.

The fact that the feds are the biggest employer in Kansas City is not a recommendation for either KC or the feds. It just means that it’s a failed city being subsidized by taxpayers.