Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign
SUMMARY
The Trump administration is offering all 2 million federal workers the opportunity to take a "deferred resignation" with a severance package of roughly eight months' pay and benefits. Aimed at cutting costs, the initiative is expected to save around $100 billion, with the administration predicting that 5-10% of the workforce will accept the buyout. Starting Tuesday, an email will be sent to federal employees, containing a draft resignation letter. Workers can resign by replying with the word "resign," and the offer will be available until February 6. The White House emphasized that those who remain will be expected to fully contribute to the workforce. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt framed the offer as an opportunity for workers who aren't committed to the job to leave. This strategy mirrors a similar one by Elon Musk at Twitter, now known as X. Musk, heading the new Department of Government Efficiency, has not been confirmed as involved in this initiative.
