Trump Hits ‘Undo’ on Biden’s Last-Minute Deals

Say Goodbye to Pajama-Clad Bureaucrats

In a plot twist straight out of a political sitcom, President Donald Trump is poised to sign a memo today that will effectively hit the “undo” button on former President Joe Biden’s last-minute collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

These agreements, which Biden implemented just before leaving office, were designed to allow tens of thousands of federal employees to work remotely. However, the Trump administration views them as strategic moves to “constrain” its efforts to reform the government.

The upcoming memo will instruct federal agencies to reject any CBAs that were rushed through during the final 30 days of Biden’s term. It’s like Trump is saying, “Nice try, Joe, but no dice.” Too bad we weren’t able to do that to Obama, who secretly freed terrorists on his way out the door. Instead, agreements made before Biden’s final thirty-day countdown will remain in effect, at least until the Trump team can “negotiate a better deal for the American people.” In other words, they’re planning to haggle like they’re at a government garage sale.

One notable example of these last-minute deals is the agreement made in December 2024 between Biden’s Social Security Administration Commissioner, Martin O’Malley, and the American Federation of Government Employees. This deal guaranteed that the agency’s 42,000 employees could continue working from home during the Trump administration. But with the new memo, it looks like the days of pajama-clad productivity might be numbered.

This move aligns with President Trump’s recent ultimatum to federal workers: return to the office by early February or face termination.

Ironically, Trump’s move is reminiscent of the Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. Right now, they look like two sides of the same “You’re Fired!” coin. When Musk stormed into Twitter HQ, he slashed remote work faster than he axed the free lunch, demanding employees return to their desks or hit the road. Now, Trump is pulling a similar move on federal workers, telling them to ditch the sweatpants and prove they’re actually working—or else. Both men see remote work as a productivity killer, and both are using their signature leadership style: Musk with tech-bro efficiency, Trump with old-school, “Apprentice”-style ultimatums. Either way, for workers who got a little too comfortable at home, the office comeback tour isn’t looking fun.

Trump even suggested that employees may need to “prove” they weren’t juggling other jobs during their remote work period. It’s as if he’s channeling his inner detective, ready to uncover any double-dipping shenanigans.

In response to these developments, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Democrats to protest Trump’s agenda “in the streets.” The White House, in turn, is demanding an apology, accusing Jeffries of inciting violence. It’s a political drama that’s more entertaining than a season finale cliffhanger.

Fox News adds:

The White House told Fox News Digital that the new policy “ensures the American people get the policies they voted for, instead of being stuck with the wasteful and ineffective Biden policies rejected at the ballot box.”

“The outgoing Biden administration negotiated lame-duck, multi-year collective bargaining agreements — during the week before the inauguration — in an attempt to tie the incoming Trump administration’s hands,” a White House fact sheet on the memo obtained by Fox News Digital states.

The White House pointed to the Biden administration’s Department of Education’s agreement that prohibited the return of remote employees and agreements for the Biden Small Business Administration and Federal Trade Commission.

“These CBAs attempt to prevent President Trump from implementing his promises to the American people, such as returning Federal employees to the office to make government operate more efficiently,” the fact sheet states. “President Biden’s term of office ended on January 20th. Under this memorandum, he and future Presidents cannot govern agencies after leaving office by locking in last-minute CBAs.”

The president’s new memo is also aimed to ensure that federal government agencies operate under similar rules as private sector unions and employers.

If I were a gambler, I would put money on the upcoming tantrums from the left.

We all know there are some big fits coming our way. I mean just who is this president who wants government workers to actually work? I guess we’ll just have to grab the popcorn and watch to see how Trump’s latest move impacts the future of government operations and workplace policies. It’s like a political chess showdown and we’re just waiting to hear “checkmate”.

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