Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07am on 29 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
President Donald Trump has proposed a buyout program offering eight months' pay to federal workers who resign by 6 February. The move aims to reduce government size and could save $100 billion, with up to 200,000 employees expected to accept. Certain groups, including military personnel and immigration officials, are excluded. Workers were warned of potential downsizing if they stay. The initiative follows Trump’s mandate for remote federal employees to return to offices and is part of his broader push to cut government spending and regulations. Democrats and advocacy groups have expressed concerns over potential disruptions to essential programs.
