US President Trump Offers Federal Workers Buyout Packages To Resign
- President Donald Trump of the United States of America (USA) has sent a message to millions of federal workers
- The returning US president has offered millions of federal workers buyout packages to resign from service
- Legit.ng reports that the move is part of Trump's effort to shrink and reform the US government
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Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events
Washington DC, United States - President Donald Trump of the United States has offered millions of federal workers eight months' salaries to resign from service.
The federal employees were told to decide by Thursday, February 6 whether they wanted to be part of a "deferred resignation" programme.
As reported by BBC, this was contained in an email the Trump administration sent to workers on Tuesday, January 28.
According to the email, those who agree to quit their jobs by September would receive about eight months' worth of salary as a severance package.
The buyout packages are a major move designed by President Donald Trump to shrink and reform the US government.
No fewer than 10% of employees are expected to accept the offer - which equates to about 200,000 of the more than two million federal workers.
Senior Trump officials told US media that the buyouts could save the government up to $100bn (£80bn).
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine questioned Trump's power to make such deals.
"If you accept that offer and resign, he'll stiff you just like he stiffed contractors. He doesn't have any authority to do this. Do not be fooled by this guy."
Trump had repeatedly pledged to cut the size of the US government and slash federal spending while on the campaign trail for the November 5 2024 presidential election.
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Source: Legit.ng