GSA Abruptly Removes Federal Property Sale List After Backlash

The General Services Administration published and then deleted a list of 443 federal properties for potential sale, causing confusion and criticism across agencies.

The GSA initially listed 443 federal properties, including iconic buildings like the FBI headquarters and Justice Department offices, as 'non-core' assets for potential sale.
Hours after publication, the list was reduced to exclude many D.C.-area buildings, and by Wednesday morning, it was entirely removed from the agency's website.
Federal agencies, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reported they were not consulted about their buildings being included on the list, leading to internal confusion and frustration.
The GSA cited taxpayer savings and reduced maintenance costs as reasons for the proposed sales but has faced criticism for a lack of transparency and planning.
The move aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to downsize the federal government, including workforce reductions and cuts to agency budgets and leases.