(PatriotNews.net) – 75,000 federal employees accept Trump’s buyout offer, marking a significant step towards downsizing the government.
At a Glance
- Federal judge removes legal obstacle to Trump’s deferred resignation program
- 75,000 federal workers accepted buyouts, allowing pay continuation until September 30
- Program part of broader efforts to reduce federal workforce and government size
- Executive order limits hiring to one employee for every four that leave
- Labor unions argue program is illegal, considering next steps
Trump’s Workforce Reduction Plan Triumphs in Court
In a stunning victory for the Trump administration, a federal judge has cleared the way for a massive downsizing of the federal workforce. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. ruled that labor unions lack the legal standing to challenge the deferred resignation program, effectively giving the green light to what could be the most significant reduction in government bureaucracy in decades. This ruling is a sharp stick in the eye to the bloated federal workforce and a win for taxpayers everywhere.
The program, spearheaded by none other than tech mogul Elon Musk serving as Trump’s adviser, offered buyouts to over two million federal civilian employees. In a display of common sense rarely seen in Washington, approximately 75,000 workers jumped at the chance to quit their jobs while still receiving pay and benefits until September 30. It’s almost as if they realized the gravy train was coming to an end and decided to cash out while they still could.
Approximately 75,000 federal employees have accepted the buyout offer allowing them to resign while continuing to receive pay through Sept. 30, according to the Office of Personnel Management. https://t.co/966mZknPNk
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) February 13, 2025
Labor Unions Cry Foul as Bureaucrats Head for the Exits
Predictably, labor unions are up in arms about the program, arguing it’s illegal and seeking to prevent further solicitation of workers. It’s almost comical how these unions fight tooth and nail to preserve a bloated workforce that taxpayers can ill afford. The American Federation of Government Employees is considering its next moves, but it’s clear they’re on the back foot.
“Today’s ruling is a setback in the fight for dignity and fairness for public servants. But it’s not the end of that fight. Importantly, this decision did not address the underlying lawfulness of the program.” – American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley.
Oh, spare us the dramatic rhetoric about “dignity and fairness.” What about the dignity and fairness for the hardworking Americans who foot the bill for this oversized government? The Justice Department aptly described the plan as a “humane off ramp” for employees adjusting to returning to office work. It’s high time these bureaucrats remembered what it’s like to actually show up to an office.
A Broader Push to Shrink Big Government
This buyout program is just the tip of the iceberg in Trump’s efforts to streamline the federal government. An executive order mandates that agencies hire no more than one employee for every four that leave. It’s about time someone put the brakes on the endless expansion of the federal workforce. Agencies are also being instructed to plan for large-scale reductions and evaluate the necessity of their functions. Imagine that – actually questioning whether all these government agencies are necessary!
“This goes to show that lawfare will not ultimately prevail over the will of 77 million Americans who supported President Trump and his priorities.” – White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Leavitt hits the nail on the head. This isn’t just about reducing government spending; it’s about respecting the will of the American people who are sick and tired of an ever-expanding bureaucracy that seems to exist solely to perpetuate itself. It’s high time we trimmed the fat and got back to a government that serves the people, not the other way around.
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