The Trump administration has introduced a new “deferred resignation program,” offering nearly 2 million federal employees full pay and benefits through September if they resign by February 6. Officials say the plan is designed to cut costs and boost in-office attendance, as only 6% of D.C. workers currently show up in person.
Supporters view it as a step toward efficiency, while critics warn it could weaken public services and pressure longtime employees to leave. The program’s impact could significantly reshape the future of the federal workforce.
