BREAKING: Trump Administration Offers MASS Buyout to Federal Workers – Major Shakeup in 2025 Policies

Washington, D.C. — May 8, 2025 — In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill, the Trump administration has announced a massive voluntary buyout plan aimed at reducing the size of the federal workforce. The announcement came alongside a series of sweeping policy changes targeting government spending, immigration enforcement, and program accountability — fulfilling key campaign promises.

Federal Workforce Buyout: A Strategic Downsizing

President Trump is offering federal employees up to 8 months of full pay — through September — to voluntarily resign as part of a broad push to streamline the government. The White House estimates that if 5%–10% of federal workers accept, taxpayers could save tens of billions of dollars.

“Only 6% of federal employees in Washington, D.C. are showing up to the office. That’s unacceptable,” said a senior White House official. “Middle-class Americans show up every day — so should our federal workforce.”

This move is paired with a presidential memo ordering agencies to implement new in-office return-to-work mandates, effectively ending the era of indefinite remote work.

Temporary Freeze on Federal Assistance Programs

In tandem with the buyout plan, the administration issued a temporary pause on all federal assistance grants. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) says this is part of a government-wide audit to ensure alignment with current executive orders.

Programs Impacted:

All discretionary grants (paused for review)

DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) programs – permanently defunded

Green New Deal-related initiatives – canceled

“We will not fund programs that contradict the president’s agenda. American tax dollars should be spent responsibly,” the OMB stated.

Important: This freeze does not affect entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, or disability benefits.

Tougher Immigration Enforcement

The administration also confirmed that immigration enforcement will intensify, with a focus on:

Individuals crossing the border illegally

Overstaying visas

Those previously deported and returned illegally

“If you’re here legally, you have nothing to fear. But we will uphold the law, and deport those here illegally,” said the White House.

RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary Despite Kennedy Family Opposition

Controversy flared as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nominated to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. His cousin, Caroline Kennedy, publicly criticized him, calling his views on vaccines “dangerous.”

The administration responded firmly:

“RFK Jr. is a lifelong public servant committed to improving health in America. He has the president’s full support.”

General Mark Milley Loses Security Detail and Clearance

Another headline-grabbing decision: General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had his security clearance revoked and lifetime protection removed.

Critics argue this was political retaliation for Milley’s previous disagreements with Trump. The administration counters:

“Taxpayers should not fund lifetime security for officials no longer in office. If they want protection, they can pay for it themselves.”