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Trump Offers 2M Government Employees 8 Months Pay to Resign
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Above: Us Pres. Donald Trump speaks to members of the press on Jan. 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Kent Nishimura/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
Pres. Donald Trump on Tuesday offered nearly 2M federal employees eight months pay if they quit by Feb. 6. The Office of Personnel Management sent out a memo making the unprecedented offer with a view to drastically downsizing the government.
An administrative email sent to employees requested they reply using the word "resign" in the subject line if they accepted the deal, while stating that the government expects a "more streamlined and flexible workforce." US Federal buyouts are capped at $25K.
The email reportedly had the same subject line as one sent by Elon Musk to X employees in 2022 after he purchased the social media platform. In a recent op-ed article, Musk stated that asking federal employees to regularly come into the office would lead to numerous resignations.
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Pres. Donald Trump's federal workforce buyout initiative aims to sweep away an entrenched bureaucracy that has strayed far from the Founders' vision. By dismantling the bloated civil service system — where 42% of managers openly resist presidential directives — the administration seeks to return to a more responsive, efficient form of government. This "rotation in office" approach, championed by Jefferson and Lincoln, promises fresh perspectives and true democratic accountability.
Left narrative
In an unprecedented assault on the US civil service, Trump is orchestrating a massive federal workforce exodus through buyouts and reclassifications, threatening decades of institutional expertise. This dismantling of merit-based employment in favor of political loyalty could devastate essential public services while undermining scientific integrity and professional standards. The move risks transforming dedicated civil servants into political pawns, potentially crippling the government's ability to serve its citizens.
