The Trump administration, influenced by Elon Musk, is offering federal workers a financial incentive to resign, causing anxiety among employees about its true intentions. With a looming deadline, over 2 million workers must decide whether to accept this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which some view as a strategy to dismantle the so-called deep state. Amid the restructuring and potential layoffs, the administration emphasizes that loyalty will be critical for those who choose to stay, raising concerns about the future work environment for remaining federal employees.
The deferred resignation program is part of Trump's plan to remake the federal government, weakening what allies describe as the deep state that undermined the Republican president.
Administration officials said they can save taxpayer money by presenting employees with a valuable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stop working while still collecting a paycheck until Sept. 30.
More than 2 million workers face a deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday to decide if they should leave, ramping up uncertainty.
The majority of federal agencies are likely to be downsized through restructurings, realignments, and reductions in force, with expected loyalty from those who remain.
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