Trumpâs 'Maybe Pay' Memo: Federal Workers Play Shut-The-Check
In a masterclass of political dodgeball on October 7, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget dropped a legal grenade claiming furloughed federal workers might not get backpay unless Congress plays ball. Cue Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) calling the threat 'lawless' faster than you can say 'GEFTA 2019.' Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), declared every furloughed employee âentitled, period, full stop,â while Republicans like Don Bacon (R-Neb.) promised pay but blamed Chuck Schumer for catering to AOC fans, because why not? Meanwhile, Mike Johnson (R-La.) admitted he just saw the memo headline â solid research! And Trump himself, cryptic as a fortune cookie, said it 'depends on who youâre talking about.' Spoiler: the 'maybe pay' memo is still a draft, so federal workersâ paychecks remain the ultimate cliffhanger.
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When the government shutdown drama turns into a legal game of hot potato, Trump tweets 'depends on who youâre talking about,' and Congress acts like a reality show reunion where nobody knows if anyoneâs getting paid.
Federal workers waiting for backpay are starring in the political thriller 'Will They or Wonât They?' directed by OMB with a guest appearance by vague Trump quotes and confused lawmakers.
The White House memo on furloughed pay sounds like the DMV of government refunds: yes, no, maybe, check back later, and good luck with that paperwork.
Source: Axios | Published: 10/7/2025 | Author: Andrew Solender
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