(AmericanProsperity.com) – Fulfilling a bombshell campaign promise, President Donald Trump’s administration is taking bold action to drain the swamp and save billions in taxpayer money.
The White House has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to offer all two million federal employees a generous “deferred resignation” package.
The move seeks to streamline the government and either get lazy bureaucrats back to work or out the door.
The Trump administration’s innovative approach could save American taxpayers a whopping $100 billion by encouraging 5-10% of federal workers to resign voluntarily.
This move aligns perfectly with Trump’s promise to reduce government bloat and inefficiency while putting America First.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the rationale behind this decisive action.
“American taxpayers pay for the salaries of federal government employees, and therefore deserve employees working on their behalf who actually show up to work in our wonderful federal buildings, also paid for by taxpayers,” she stated.
Leavitt continued, “If they don’t want to work in the office and contribute to making America great again, then they are free to choose a different line of work, and the Trump Administration will provide a very generous payout of 8 months.”
The buyout offer, which includes nearly eight months of pay and benefits, is part of President Trump’s broader strategy to overhaul the U.S. government and reduce the federal workforce.
It has been praised as a win-win situation as employees who choose to leave will be generously compensated.
At the same time, those who stay will be expected to align with the administration’s higher standards and return to full-time office work.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has made it clear that this program is not just a suggestion but a necessary step toward efficiency:
“If you choose not to continue in your current role in the federal workforce, we thank you for your service to your country and you will be provided with a dignified, fair departure from the federal government utilizing a deferred resignation program.”
This initiative comes at a crucial time when only 6% of federal employees are currently working full-time in the office, a situation the Trump administration finds unacceptable.
By offering this buyout, the administration sends a clear message: it is time to get back to work or make way for those who will.
Unions like the American Federation of Government Employees condemned the plan, claiming this move will cause “chaos.”
The program, which runs from January 28 to February 6, excludes essential personnel such as military, U.S. Postal Service workers, and those in roles related to immigration enforcement and national security.
This thoughtful approach ensures that critical government functions remain unaffected while allowing significant cost savings.
President Trump’s decisive action proves once again that he’s not afraid to make tough decisions for the good of the country.
By offering federal employees a choice between returning to the office or accepting a generous severance package, he is prioritizing the interests of hardworking taxpayers.
🚨 #BREAKING: President Trump is offering all 2 MILLION federal workers the chance to resign in exchange for an 8 month severance package
The White House expects between 5-10% of workers to quit, leading to $100 BILLION in savings
GREAT move by Trump and DOGE! pic.twitter.com/pedqkqUwI6
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 28, 2025
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