New York Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a campaign to recruit federal employees affected by job cuts under President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. Advertisements featuring the Statue of Liberty and the slogan "DOGE said you're fired? We say you're hired! New York wants you!" have appeared in major transportation hubs like Washington D.C.'s Union Station and New York City's Moynihan Train Station. These ads direct individuals to the New York state government website, which lists almost 2,000 open positions.

Following meetings with impacted New York residents, Governor Hochul publicly criticized Musk and what she termed his "clueless cadre of career killers." She conveyed the distress of former federal workers who described their experiences as "degrading and dehumanizing." Hochul accused both Musk and President Trump of disregarding the needs of Americans and the potential disruption to vital services caused by the DOGE-related dismissals.

Hochul directly addressed the affected workers, assuring them of New York's appreciation for their skills and offering them a place within the state's workforce. She contrasted New York's approach with what she perceived as the current administration's disregard for public servants.

Highlighting the availability of approximately 7,000 public sector jobs in New York, including roles in engineering, law, healthcare, and education, Hochul positioned the recruitment drive as part of a larger effort to rebuild the state's public workforce following losses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to offering employment, Hochul underscored the states' commitment to legally challenging the DOGE initiative, citing a lack of proper notice and adherence to established procedures in the initial wave of layoffs.

A White House spokesperson responded to Hochul's actions, asserting that President Trump remains committed to fulfilling his promises to the American people and criticizing what they characterized as obstructionist Democrats.