More Than 20,000 Federal Workers Have Taken Buyout Offer, Surge Expected Before Deadline: Official

Nobody knows now how many employees will ultimately accept Trump’s terms for leaving the government.

The entrance to the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building that houses the Office of Personnel Management headquarters is shown in Washington on June 5, 2021. Mark Wilson/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—More than 20,000 federal workers have accepted President Donald Trump’s buyout offer since last week, and officials expect many more before the Feb. 6 deadline, according to a knowledgeable administration official.

“I can tell you that the 20,000 number isn’t current. The number of deferred resignations is rapidly growing, and we’re expecting the largest spike to come 24 to 48 hours before the deadline,” the official told The Epoch Times.