Federal Worker Warns of 'Democracy Versus Autocracy' | JQJO

Federal worker Jenna Norton urged lawmakers to reject a spending deal that maintains the status quo, warning that threats of layoffs and program cuts are already impacting Americans. Speaking personally, she described the situation as "democracy versus autocracy" and a "gutting of public services." Norton fears retaliation for speaking out, especially after her work on health disparities faced cuts and her agency experienced layoffs impacting communication and policy staff. She implores Congress to assert its constitutional authority to control government spending, emphasizing it's their last chance to protect public services.