“It’s about who’s making the rules,” one federal worker said of the president ordering employees back to the office even as he’s spent nearly every weekend in Florida.

Summary

Trump faces criticism for mandating federal workers return to offices while frequently working from Mar-a-Lago.

Since January, his golf trips have cost taxpayers over $18 million. Critics argue the policy is about power, not efficiency, as his administration cuts federal jobs and expands presidential authority.

Watchdogs highlight how his travel benefits his businesses, contradicting his claims of reducing waste.

Federal employees say remote work increases productivity, while Trump and Musk accuse them of inefficiency, despite reports showing nearly half the workforce is still eligible for remote work.