Over 20,000 Federal Workers Accept Trump Buyout Offer

The Trump administration's buyout offer has seen over 20,000 federal workers, approximately 1% of the workforce, accept the deal to resign in exchange for continued pay and benefits until September. The offer, which aims to reduce the federal payroll by 5% to 10%, is set to expire on Thursday, prompting expectations of a spike in resignations as the deadline approaches. Critics, including public sector unions, question the legality of the buyouts, arguing that congressional approval may be necessary for such significant reductions in workforce size. The White House believes that if their target is met, it could save taxpayers close to $100 billion. The buyout applies to around 2.3 million federal employees, excluding military and certain critical roles. The administration's initiative is part of a broader strategy to increase government efficiency post-COVID.