Peter Doocy: "This is a Really Big Story"

 Peter Doocy: "This is a Really Big Story"

The Trump administration has issued a new mandate that could significantly impact millions of federal workers who embraced remote work. The message is clear: Return to the office or resign.

📢 Lawrence: I like the emphasis on that.

📢 Peter Doocy: Good morning, Lawrence. The new Trump team believes they can save $100 billion in taxpayer money by offering federal employees a buyout option. According to an internal email sent out last night, eligible employees who resign voluntarily will retain their full pay and benefits until September 30, 2025, or earlier if they choose.

📝 Key details from the email:

• Employees who opt in will be exempt from all in-person work requirements.
• The administration estimates that 200,000 federal workers may take the offer.
• Currently, only 6% of federal employees work full-time in the office.

The email was sent to all federal employees—no one was singled out. However, one notable development involves General Mark Milley.

🚨 Security Detail Revoked for General Mark Milley

Late last night, Milley's security detail was withdrawn, and there’s a possibility that he could lose a military star in retirement. The Pentagon issued a statement confirming:

• Defense Secretary revoked Milley’s security clearance.
• A formal inquiry has been launched into Milley’s conduct during the first Trump administration.
• This investigation will determine whether his military grade review should be reopened.

📰 Changes in the White House Press Briefing Room

The Trump administration is also making major changes to media access:

• New media outlets will now be allowed into the White House briefing room.
• A designated "New Media Seat" has been introduced in the front row.
• Independent journalists, social media influencers, and alternative news platforms can apply for press credentials.

📢 Peter Doocy: Karoline, the new Press Secretary, came prepared to discuss the day's issues. However, she mostly focused on what the President had already addressed—which is a challenge, given how frequently he speaks off-the-cuff.

📢 Brian: Isn’t it an advantage that she’s with the President all the time? She doesn’t have to check notes—she already knows what he thinks and says.

📢 Peter: Exactly. When the President is so vocal, it makes the job easier. But it also means reporters are constantly searching for fresh angles. We’re running out of questions because he addresses everything so quickly. Soon, we might just start flipping through the front page of the New York Post and asking, "What do you think about this?"

🏛️ White House Press Room Atmosphere: More Adversarial?

📢 Lawrence: Is the press room more combative, like in Trump’s first term, or is it more open?

📢 Peter: That’s a great question. Right now, everyone—reporters and Karoline alike—is still feeling each other out. They’re testing how far they can push with questions and how she responds. Over time, a rhythm will develop.

One key change: Unlike the later days of the Biden administration, where the press room often had empty seats, the Trump-era briefing room is packed, with many journalists standing on the sides. Traditional White House staff seats are now reserved for new media outlets like Axios and Breitbart.

✈️ Drone Mystery Finally Solved?

📢 Steve: Peter, you asked President Trump about the mystery drones over New Jersey back in the first term. Any update?

📢 Peter: Yes! Just a week after I raised that question, the White House revealed that these were FAA-authorized drone flights. What made it look suspicious was that hobbyists started flying their own drones to investigate. The military was involved, but it was not a national security threat.

📢 Ainsley: Why didn’t the Biden administration just say that back then?

📢 Peter: Great question. There were military bases in New Jersey equipped with fighter jets and helicopters. If the Biden White House had simply clarified, "These are FAA-approved drones mixed with hobbyists," it would have saved a lot of confusion.

📢 Peter: In any case, this is a huge news story—and one of many major developments happening right now.

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