Trump Offered Buyout to Workers, And 20,000 Have Already Accepted
Trump Offered Buyout to Workers, And 20,000 Have Already Accepted

Career bureaucrats call it their worst nightmare. Every cubicle warrior’s darkest fear. The day someone finally counts the true cost of America’s bloated administrative state.

That day has arrived. And it’s sending shockwaves through the marble halls of Washington’s alphabet agencies. The paper-pushers are pushing something new: their resignation letters.

The federal government’s perpetual growth spurt has finally hit a wall. A wall built of fiscal responsibility, common sense, and a simple question: Do we really need all these bureaucrats?

In a development that has left DC elites scrambling, approximately 20,000 federal workers have already accepted President Trump’s “buyout” offer.

The administration official who confirmed the numbers called it just the beginning, with more departures expected before the February 6 deadline.

From ‘The Daily Wire’:

Workers who accept the buyout will need to resign by February 6 and would receive severance paid through September 30. The offer extends to the majority of the 2.3 million federal workforce, with notable exceptions including military personnel, U.S. Postal Service employees and those in immigration enforcement, national security roles or other agency-excluded positions.

The Great Government Reset

The bureaucratic exodus isn’t limited to small agencies. Even the CIA is offering similar buyout programs to its entire workforce.

It’s like a going-out-of-business sale for big government – everything must go.

USAID’s rapid restructuring offers a preview of what’s coming. Remote work is out. Merit-based hiring is in. And the comfortable DC bubble? It’s about to burst.

Beyond the Numbers

Let’s talk taxpayer relief. The administration projects the in-office requirement alone could prompt up to 10% of federal employees to quit.

That adds up to a staggering $100 billion in annual savings.

But it’s not just about money. Government offices are being relocated outside the Beltway. Power is shifting back to local communities. The administrative state’s iron grip is finally loosening.

Putting America First

This isn’t your typical government downsizing. It’s a complete reimagining of how government serves Americans. No more zoom meetings in pajamas. No more lifetime sinecures for bureaucrats who’ve forgotten what real work looks like.

Critics call it dramatic. Supporters call it long overdue. The buyout package itself tells the story: full compensation and benefits through September 30. A generous offer for a necessary transition.

As February 6 approaches, federal workers face their moment of truth. Stay and adapt to a more efficient, accountable government. Or take the money and run.

For taxpayers watching this unfold, the message is clear: The administrative state’s all-you-can-spend buffet is finally closing. And not a moment too soon.

Key Takeaways

  • Over 20,000 federal workers have accepted voluntary buyouts, marking the largest reduction in the federal workforce in modern history.
  • President Trump projects potential annual savings of $100 billion through workforce reduction and reform initiatives.
  • Major agencies, including the CIA, are implementing parallel programs to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
  • The February 6 deadline approaches as more federal workers consider the administration’s “fork in the road” offer.

Sources: Daily Wire, The Post Millennial, Axios

February 5, 2025
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Mick Farthing
Mick is a freelance writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. He is a regular contributor for the Patriot Journal.
Mick is a freelance writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. He is a regular contributor for the Patriot Journal.