CONTROVERSIAL FEDERAL WORKER
Rationale
Officials note that only about 6% of federal employees in Washington, D.C., work on-site.
Administration Response
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied claims of a “political purge,”
saying the policy focuses on efficiency and savings, not politics.
Debate and Impact
Supporters call it a voluntary reform to modernize government.
Critics warn it could weaken services by pushing experienced staff to leave,
raising concerns about morale and public service effectiveness.