When an employer says I got fired only because of staffing needs do they really mean that? /u/idk462782 No such thing as stupid questions

I got fired (on the phone) today and they said it was purely because of staffing needs and nothing to do with my performance and that I was a great worker.

I got fired (on the phone) today and they said it was purely because of staffing needs and nothing to do with my performance and that I was a great worker.