trump at-will federal workers plan sparks confusion as viral memo falsely claims mass firings begin next week
A viral post circulating across social media platforms claims that President Trump has signed an executive order to fire all at-will federal workers starting next week, but fact-checkers confirm this is misleading. While Trump has indeed discussed reclassifying thousands of federal employees to at-will status as part of his broader effort to reshape the federal workforce, no such mass firings have been scheduled. The proposed changes, outlined in a leaked OMB memo, would allow easier removal of certain non-union positions but require congressional approval and legal review. The viral rumor appears to have originated from a satirical account, but its rapid spread has caused panic among federal employees.