Maryland lawmakers gathered at Howard Community College to show support for federal workers impacted by recent actions from the Trump administration. Speakers included Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, and Rep. Sarah Elfreth. Ball announced expanded resources for federal workers in Howard County, while Elfreth introduced the Protect Our Probationary Employees Act. Lawmakers are fighting against Trump’s actions in Congress and the courts, encouraging community organizing and bipartisanship. Attendees expressed concerns about cuts to education, student loan repayment, and accountability for the Trump administration. The speakers denounced the narrative that federal workers are lazy, attributing workforce cuts to funding tax cuts for billionaires. Despite the challenges, lawmakers urged the audience not to be apathetic in these uncertain times. The event drew a large crowd, with cheers for speakers and occasional boos at mentions of the Department of Government Efficiency and Trump’s decisions. The lawmakers vowed to continue their efforts to support federal workers and challenge Trump’s policies. Updates on this story are expected, and news tips can be sent to Kiersten Hacker at khacker@baltsun.com.
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