Occupancy Rates of Federal Workers in Office Spaces

President Donald Trump exaggerated the occupancy rate of federal office space by federal workers in order to justify downsizing the federal workforce and demanding full-time in-person work. However, data shows that a significant portion of federal workers are ineligible to work from home, and only about 10% of the workforce was entirely remote. There has been a push for increased in-person work, with some agencies allowing hybrid schedules. The accuracy of claims made by various politicians and media outlets regarding federal workforce statistics is questioned.

President Trump's mandate for federal employees to return to in-person work

President Trump announces federal employees must return to in-person work by early February or face termination, offering buyouts for those who do not comply. He aims to make the government more efficient by reducing workforce. Employees who resign will retain pay and benefits until Sep. 30, 2025.