NASA official warns staff about publicly displaying their badges amid reports of harassment
NASA official warns staff about publicly displaying their badges amid reports of harassment
The Trump administration has used strong language to disparage the federal workforce. A NASA official urges staff to “please use caution” in public amid the increasing “negative rhetoric” toward government workers.
Summary
NASA’s chief health and medical officer, Dr. James Polk, warned employees to be cautious about displaying badges in public due to reports of harassment.
His email followed an incident where a NASA employee was confronted at a Starbucks for being a federal worker.
The warning comes amid escalating rhetoric from the Trump administration, which has criticized federal employees and pushed for government downsizing. While NASA has avoided major layoffs, concerns persist.
Polk urged staff to stay vigilant and report incidents to the Office of Protective Services.
