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Newark NJ, the Trump administration has terminated leases for 14 federal office buildings in New Jersey, cutting nearly $7 million in expenses as part of a nationwide budget reduction led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The move is part of a larger effort to streamline federal spending, with the DOGE reporting a total of $105 billion saved through various actions, including contract terminations, workforce reductions, and office closures across the country.
Which Federal Offices in New Jersey Were Affected?
Among the leases canceled in New Jersey are offices for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Federal Highway Administration, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Full List of Canceled Federal Office Leases in NJ
| Federal Agency | Location | Square Feet | Annual Lease Cost | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Highway Administration | Ewing Township | 7,646 | $216,234 | $414,449 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Northfield | 1,035 | $29,265 | $43,898 |
| Bureau of Labor Statistics | Mountainside | 4,876 | $128,580 | $21,430 |
| Food and Nutrition Service | Robbinsville | 28,930 | $488,641 | $1,750,964 |
| Rural Housing Service | Mt. Laurel | 7,111 | $145,162 | $387,099 |
| Employment Standards Administration, Wages and Hourly Division | Lawrenceville | 3,420 | $87,934 | $293,113 |
| Office of Inspector General | Mountainside | 3,451 | $97,360 | $121,700 |
| Food and Drug Administration | Newark | 14,736 | $633,783 | $2,112,611 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Wall Township | 1,768 | $51,262 | $179,417 |
| Departmental Management (IG) | Edison | 4,160 | $129,100 | $355,026 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Avenel | 4,968 | $119,803 | $299,507 |
| United States Trustees | Newark | 13,922 | $493,139 | $123,285 |
| Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Princeton | 3,780 | $111,100 | $472,173 |
| Office of Inspector General | Ventnor City | 1,018 | $26,157 | $235,411 |
| TOTALS: | 100,821 sq. ft. | $2,757,520 | $6,810,083 |
Note: Data for the United States Trustees’ office in Newark suggests the annual lease is higher than the total savings, possibly due to a reporting discrepancy by DOGE.
How Much Has DOGE Saved Nationwide?
According to the DOGE savings tracker, the agency has saved an estimated $105 billion through:
- Termination of 4,083 federal contracts ($15 million in savings)
- Cancellation of 6,289 grants ($15 million in savings)
- Leases terminated for 748 buildings ($468 million in savings)
The Department of Government Efficiency has also launched an online savings tracker that monitors federal spending cuts, including contract, grant, and lease cancellations.
What’s Next for Federal Offices in New Jersey?
The cancellation of leases means federal agencies must either relocate, consolidate, or transition to remote work. The long-term impact on federal operations in New Jersey remains to be seen.
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Keep cutting, way deeper until you see bone. Then cut some more. Use an axe if it helps.
I just paid my 2024 taxes; frankly, how expensive our Federal Government is is ridiculous.
Trump Golf Weekends’ Cost To Taxpayers Hits $18.2 Million In 7 Weeks.
https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-19-178.pdf
Oh shut it. Worth every penny! The man is saving the country in real time before your eyes. I think he, more than anyone, and especially more than you, deserves some much needed and earned R&R. Let the man golf!