Trump Administration Moves Fast To Remove Bureaucrats As USAID Employees Are Ordered Out

The Trump administration isn’t dragging its feet when it comes to eliminating federal waste. USAID workers, many of whom have spent years drawing government paychecks, are being forced out with little time to spare, given just 15 minutes to collect their belongings and exit.

A statement posted by USAID laid out the rules. Employees affected by the agency’s closure will have only two days — February 27 and 28 — to retrieve personal items before being permanently barred from the building. “Staff should arrive at the start of their time window, but no sooner, as early entry will not be granted,” the notice instructed.

Before entering, employees must pass through security screening. They will then be escorted directly to their desks, where they must quickly gather their things. “Staff will be given approximately 15 minutes to complete this retrieval,” the agency stated, making it clear that there would be no exceptions.

Adding to the efficiency of the operation, USAID made it clear that employees must provide their own packing supplies. “Staff MUST bring their own boxes, bags, tape, and/or other containers,” the announcement warned. Any items left behind will be packed and stored by the General Services Administration, with no promise that they will remain intact.

This move follows mass layoffs that have already seen 1,600 USAID employees let go, while 4,200 others have been placed on administrative leave. The agency, which has faced criticism for spending billions of taxpayer dollars on international projects with little oversight, is finally facing serious reforms.

Trump and Musk’s push to streamline government agencies is sending a clear message — the federal workforce is not a permanent safety net. These former employees will now have to navigate the job market without the crutch of taxpayer-funded salaries.

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