Government Workers Given Strict Deadline To Pack Up And Leave Under Trump Administration’s Orders

The Trump administration is making it clear that the federal workforce will no longer be a haven for bureaucratic waste. USAID employees impacted by the agency’s downsizing have been ordered to retrieve their belongings within a strict 15-minute window before being permanently locked out.

A notice posted online detailed the process, allowing displaced employees to enter the Ronald Reagan Building only on February 27 and 28. “Staff should arrive at the start of their time window, but no sooner, as early entry will not be granted,” the directive stated.

Security will be monitoring the process to ensure compliance. Each individual must undergo metal detector and x-ray screening before being escorted to their former office. “Staff will be given approximately 15 minutes to complete this retrieval,” the notice emphasized, making it clear that time limits will be strictly enforced.

USAID will not be providing assistance in packing, requiring employees to bring their own materials. “Staff MUST bring their own boxes, bags, tape, and/or other containers,” the announcement stated. Any items not collected within the deadline will be packed up by the General Services Administration, with no guarantees of their condition.

The move is part of a broader push by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate unnecessary federal positions. USAID, which has been accused of using taxpayer dollars to fund questionable projects overseas, has already seen 1,600 jobs cut, with an additional 4,200 workers placed on administrative leave.

With this sweeping overhaul, the administration is sending a clear message — government employment is not a lifelong guarantee, and those who have been relying on taxpayer-funded paychecks will now have to compete in the real workforce.

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