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Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home

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President Donald Trump has ordered millions of federal workers to return to the office.

He has repeatedly said that the government workforce could not be productive from home.

Trump has spent six consecutive days at Mar-a-Lago , where he signed executive orders and held a press conference.

The cost of Trump ’s golf weekends to taxpayers is more than $18 million .

Federal workers say they will likely be forced to quit over travel cuts.

Trump has said he wants to send a message about saving taxpayer money.

Obama 's vacations over eight years cost taxpayers at least $85 million , watchdog group says.

Watchdog group says Trump 's emphasis on cutting down on waste even while golfing.

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