Over 20,000 Federal Employees Accept Trump's Buyout Offer as Deadline Looms
2025-02-04
USA TODAY
As the deadline approaches, at least 20,000 federal workers have opted for President Donald Trump's buyout offer, a voluntary separation incentive program aimed at streamlining the federal workforce. The program, which closes on Thursday, has attracted a significant number of employees seeking early retirement or a career change. With the buyout offer, the Trump administration aims to reduce the federal workforce, promoting a more efficient and lean government. Federal employee buyouts, voluntary separation incentives, and early retirement options are being closely watched by government agencies and employees alike.