The government is bloated beyond measure. Now it’s time to take the axe to it.
And a mass exodus from the federal government is setting off alarms in Washington, D.C.
Over 20,000 Federal Workers Accept Trump Administration’s Buyout Offer
The number of federal employees opting into the Trump administration’s buyout plan has surpassed 20,000, with a surge in resignations expected ahead of Thursday’s deadline, according to the Washington Times.
A White House official revealed that the number of workers accepting the deal is climbing rapidly, with the largest spike in resignations anticipated in the final 24 to 48 hours before the cutoff.
The pace of departures has been so swift that even the administration’s internal estimates are struggling to keep up.
At more than 20,000 resignations, the number represents roughly 1% of the two million-strong federal workforce.
However, this remains lower than the White House’s initial projection, which estimated that between 5% and 10% of federal workers would take the deal.
The administration argues that the buyouts will significantly reduce government bloat, estimating that the departures will save taxpayers a staggering $100 billion.
Last week, the Trump administration formally announced the buyout plan, offering all federal employees the option to resign by Thursday in exchange for a severance package.
Those who take the offer will receive the equivalent of eight months’ salary, ensuring their pay continues through September 30.
However, those who refuse to take the buyout were given a stark warning: their job security is not guaranteed.
An internal email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) made it clear that employees who stay on may still find themselves without a job in the near future.
The email stopped short of guaranteeing continued employment, stating, “Should your position be eliminated you will be treated with dignity and will be afforded protections in place for such positions.”
This sweeping buyout initiative is part of President Trump’s broader effort to streamline the federal government, slashing bureaucracy at an unprecedented rate.
The plan also serves as a way to remove employees who are unwilling to return to in-person work after years of remote arrangements following the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of Trump’s first executive orders after returning to office was a directive mandating federal employees return to the office full-time.
The move has sparked backlash from federal employee unions, which have threatened legal action, claiming the order violates collective bargaining agreements they previously secured.
Despite union pushback, Trump remains committed to reshaping the federal workforce, cutting costs, and ensuring that government employees are present and accountable to the American people.
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