Trump Orders Over Two Million Federal Workers Back to Office by January 2025, Threatens Dismissal for Noncompliance

Dec 28, 2024, 06:53 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to require federal employees to return to in-person work, warning that those who refuse could face dismissal. This directive comes as Republicans prepare to take control of Washington in January 2025, with approximately half of the nation’s over two million federal workers currently engaged in some form of remote work. Trump's stance on ending remote work aligns with a broader push from Republican leaders, who view a return to the office as essential for effective governance. The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal workers' union, has also mandated its staff to return to the office, citing the need to effectively counter Trump's policies from within the government. Trump's announcement has raised concerns about potential backlash from federal employees who have grown accustomed to remote work arrangements during the Biden administration.