The White House has announced that around 75,000 federal employees have signed up for a voluntary resignation program, falling short of the administration’s initial goal. This number represents approximately 3% of the total civilian federal workforce. The move comes as new administration initiatives aim to reduce personnel costs further, suggesting deeper mass firings may be on the horizon despite President Trump’s earlier emphasis on voluntary buyouts.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-13/musk-s-buyout-falls-short-as-75-000-federal-workers-took-deal