In a sweeping move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute (FEI), an organization responsible for providing leadership training to public sector employees. Located on Emmet Street in Charlottesville, Virginia, the FEI has offered programs across the United States and globally, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This directive stems from the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to maximize taxpayer savings. As stated in the order, the FEI is designed to foster bureaucratic leadership—an initiative that, according to the administration, has unwittingly reinforced a managerial class in Washington, D.C., without yielding tangible benefits for American families. The OPM notes that the FEI's staff includes a director, resident faculty, and adjunct faculty, and it collaborates with the University of Virginia for recruitment and internship initiatives. The implications of this executive order are part of a broader trend of significant executive actions taken during Trump's presidency. For insights into more of Trump’s executive orders and their effects on various sectors, visit the Trump Executive Order Tracker.
