Federal Workers Report Chaotic Conditions After Return-to-Office Mandate

Trump administration's back-to-office order faces criticism over unprepared workplaces and mass federal workforce reductions.

Federal employees returning to offices after years of remote work report cockroach infestations, lack of desks, and inadequate facilities.
The January 20 mandate, part of Trump's effort to reshape the federal workforce, has led to over 100,000 departures and further planned cuts.
NASA staff describe working without proper furniture and encountering bugs in faucets, while some employees sleep in cars to avoid long commutes.
Other agencies, including the IRS and FDA, report insufficient workspaces, internet outages, and privacy concerns for sensitive tasks.
Critics and labor unions allege the poor preparation is a deliberate strategy to push more workers to resign, a claim the administration denies.