Musk ‘Buyout’ Taken by 40,000 Federal Workers as Deadline Nears
Published On Feb 5, 2025, 10:49 PM
The Trump administration has introduced a buyout program for federal employees, aiming to reduce the government workforce. More than 40,000 federal workers have signed up to leave by the deadline, representing about 2% of the civilian workforce. The administration anticipates further sign-ups before the deadline, as employees are being urged to consider the uncertain future of their positions if they do not opt for the buyout. The program is positioned as part of broader efforts to downsize government under President Trump’s second term, with expectations that up to 10% of the federal workforce could take part in the buyout.
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The significant number of federal employees opting for buyouts could indicate broader market confidence among private enterprises anticipating government downsizing. Companies that provide services to the federal government or hire displaced federal workers might see a positive impact. However, the uncertainty regarding job security for remaining federal workers could impact related sectors negatively in the short term.
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