On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring federal employees to return to full-time, in-person work, marking the end of widespread telework arrangements.
The directive, one of several Trump signed after his inauguration, affects the entire federal workforce, which totals over 3 million people, according to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data. Agencies and departments must phase out telework and hybrid arrangements, though the order permits agency heads to grant exemptions where necessary.
No specific implementation date was provided, leaving agency leaders with flexibility in executing the transition.
Trump’s Vision for Federal Accountability
Trump’s order underscores his push for heightened accountability within federal agencies.
“The American people deserve the highest-quality service from people who love our country,” Trump stated, highlighting his aim to improve government efficiency by ending work-from-home policies that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
