Trump to do what he does best. Anyone want a massive amount of office space?

Trump to sell two-thirds of the federal government’s sprawling office space empire -inject significant capital into the economy.

If Trump’s first week back taught us anything, it’s that his bold moves shake things up. His proposal to sell off most of the government’s office space? Critics hate it, but conservatives are cheering. The government has ballooned into something bloated and inefficient. By selling off these properties, we could get $50 billion, cut costs, and streamline operations.

The feds own 370 million square feet, but thanks to telework, a lot of it’s just sitting empty. A 2023 GAO report shows federal buildings are only 25% full on average, dropping to 12% in D.C. That’s a massive waste of taxpayer money on upkeep for buildings that aren’t needed anymore.

The GSA manages 8,000 properties but can’t justify the costs. Private companies do it better because they have to. Selling off the excess could save over $1 billion in a decade, putting management in hands that care about profit, not just keeping the status quo.

This isn’t just about saving money; it’s about sticking to the small government ideals the Founding Fathers cherished. It could revitalize local economies by returning these spaces to the private sector, much like after WWII with surplus military bases.

Of course, there are concerns about security, control, and market impact, but they’re manageable. Sensitive sites stay put, leases can be structured to avoid dependency, and sales can be phased to prevent market disruption.

As Benjamin Franklin might remind us, “Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.” In the case of federal real estate, the leaks are vast, but the ship can still be saved. By shedding unnecessary office space, the government can steer toward a future of efficiency, flexibility, and liberty—a future worth fighting for.