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Trump Proposes Dismissal of Federal Workers Who Don't Return to Office, Criticizes Biden's Five-Year Remote Work Deal

Dec 16, 2024, 04:39 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed measures to dismiss federal employees who do not return to the office, criticizing a recent Biden administration deal that allows Social Security employees to continue working remotely for five years. Trump stated, "If people don’t come back to work, come back into the office, they’re going to be dismissed." He plans to challenge this labor contract in court, calling the arrangement "ridiculous." Trump's comments come amidst a broader discussion on telework policies, as the Biden administration maintains that there are no waivers for remote work. Additionally, Trump has indicated his authority to remove over 4,000 Biden appointees upon taking office, aiming to eliminate what he terms as deep state influences.