Layoffs are caused by democrats.

Multiple sources report that the White House and Republican leaders publicly attribute the imminent federal layoffs to Democrats, blaming them for not cooperating to end the government shutdown.timesofindia.indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com'Layoffs are imminent': White House blames Democrats for federal layoffs; says...foxnews.comfoxnews.comTrump says government shutdown layoffs are 'up to' Dems as standoff continues This shutdown has triggered layoffs of federal employees, including at agencies like the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.+4 more

However, independent reporting and fact-checking highlight that this blame is part of a political dispute rather than a straightforward causal relationship. The shutdown and resulting layoffs stem from a budget deadlock involving both Republicans and Democrats negotiating over funding priorities.nytimes.comnytimes.comU.S. Begins Shutdown That Could Lead to Mass Layoffs and Service Cutsbbc.combbc.comUS shutdown: White House says layoffs to begin 'imminently' Some sources note that claims by Republican figures such as Vice President Vance contain false or exaggerated elements when pinning blame solely on Democrats.+2 more

Therefore, attributing layoffs solely to Democrats oversimplifies the situation and ignores the shared responsibility in the budget standoff.