The Trump administration wants federal employees to return to in-office work five days a week

NEW White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt ‘destroyed’ Michael Strahan with a brutal comeback live on air.

In a Good Morning America interview, Leavitt fiercely defended the Trump administration’s policy to return all federal employees to in-office work.

Screenshot of Karoline Leavitt and Michael Strahan on Good Morning America.

Michael Strahan pressed Karoline Leavitt about the federal return to work orderCredit: ABC

Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, in a one-on-one interview.

Leavitt expertly countered Strahan’s question live on Good Morning AmericaCredit: ABC
During the interview, Strahan pressed Leavitt about the impact this policy could have on employees deciding to leave their jobs.

“Is there any concern that we risk losing people with years of experience like doctors and let’s say, scientists?” Strahan said.

Leavitt expertly countered that question, explaining that most doctors already spend their time on-site for work.

“Well, most doctors who work in actual hospitals and medical institutions have to show up to the office,” Leavitt said.

“We know that employees are more productive and more efficient when they are working in an in-office environment.”

Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary, continued by explaining that President Trump’s administration believes this is what the American people want.

“That is what this administration expects and I think that’s what American taxpayers expect,” she said.

“Don’t forget it’s the American people that are funding this government and they deserve people that are actually showing up to work on their behalf.”

“Michael Strahan seems to be missing the point here. The return-to-office policy isn’t about losing experienced professionals like doctors or scientists; it’s about accountability,” one viewer said.

“Michael Strahan doing news is worse than Joe Namath doing car insurance commercials,” another viewer said.

“Did he work from home when he played in the NFL?” a third viewer said.

“Karoline Leavitt just took another soul on live TV. She’s like the fake news’ grim reaper,” a fourth viewer said.

“Leavitt destroys Michael Strahan over Trump’s EO,” a fifth fan said.

Leavitt, 27, who is married to millionaire tycoon Nicholas Riccio, shot to fame earlier this week after delivering a ‘masterclass’ first briefing of Trump’s presidency.

The gun-loving Republican, 27, tied the knot with Riccio, 59, in a secret wedding and gave birth to their first son, Niko, in July.