Summary

Federal workers are resisting Trump’s aggressive purge of civil servants, which includes firing inspectors general, sidelining officials, and eliminating diversity initiatives.

His administration has pressured employees to accept a vague “buyout” offer, widely seen as unreliable. Some workers are scared but determined to stay, using unions and social media to organize.

Trump also mandated an abrupt return to in-person work and plans to nullify federal employee union contracts.

Many civil servants vow to remain, citing their oath to the Constitution despite growing fear and uncertainty.