Approximately 75,000 Federal Employees Accept Trump's Resignation Compensation Offer
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February 13, 2025 10:36
united states - Around 75,000 federal employees in the US have accepted President Trump's offer of compensation in exchange for resignation.
Trump's Offer to Federal Employees
About 75,000 employees in the US have accepted President Trump's offer of compensation in exchange for resignation as part of his efforts to downsize the federal government. Those who accepted the offer will continue to receive their salaries until September.
Legal Battle Over the Offer
US District Judge George O'Toole ruled that there is no legal basis to halt the offer of compensation equivalent to 7 months' salary for federal government employees who resign. The Trump administration sent an email to employees on January 29, offering compensation if they resign by February 6.
Criticism and Extension of Temporary Restraining Order
Critics argue that the offer is illegal and lacks assurance of payment. Judge O'Toole extended the temporary restraining order on the compensation offer until a hearing on February 10. The Trump administration defends the initiative as a way to restructure the federal government.