Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze for 90 Days

Positions exempt include military personnel and those impacting the rollout of Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans’ benefits.

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 9, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on April 17 extending a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees through July 15.

“No Federal civilian position that is presently vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created, except as otherwise provided for in this memorandum or required by applicable law,” the memorandum states.