Why Are Trump, Musk, and DOGE Eyeing Federal Workers’ Productivity?

Unpacking Shocking Data: Are We Paying for Empty Desks at the VA?"
Ever wonder why big names like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and even the cheeky DOGE meme coin would be interested in whether federal workers are actually clocking in? Well, buckle up! We’ve dug into some eye-popping numbers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it turns out we might be flushing a whole lot of cash down the drain.

For instance, take a look at the VA Central Office on Vermont Avenue. It's a massive 618,000 square feet with space for nearly 2,500 employees—but with a measly 16% occupancy rate, only about 387 people are logging in each month. That’s $27.2 million every single month for a building that’s mostly empty!

And it doesn’t stop there. Other leased buildings in the VA portfolio show similarly concerning stats, with occupancy rates as low as 9%. It raises some serious questions about how we're using taxpayer dollars and whether these spaces are really serving their intended purpose.

So, why would these high-profile figures want to know about federal workers’ productivity? It might just be about accountability—and a keen interest in making sure our resources are being used wisely. After all, who wouldn’t want to see a little more bang for their buck? Let’s dive deeper into these numbers and figure out what’s really going on!