Recent massive lease terminations by DOGE, under the Trump administration, are threatening the stability of the commercial real estate market, potentially risking $15.6 billion in loans. Affected areas include multiple federal offices across St. Louis, Abilene, San Angelo, and various locations in Delaware, Ohio, and Colorado. As DOGE plans to terminate over 2.3 million square feet of office leases, concerns grow for landlords struggling to adapt to these sudden cuts, which are part of a broader effort to save $144 million. The repercussions for local economies remain unclear, especially in cities like St. Louis, where federal employee cuts could complicate ongoing projects.