Trump's Plan to Trim Federal Workforce Gets Green Light from Federal Judge
A federal judge has removed a key legal hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce through a deferred resignation program.
In a significant legal victory for President Donald Trump, a federal judge in Boston has cleared the way for the President’s plan to reduce the federal workforce through a deferred resignation program. The ruling, which came in response to a challenge filed by labor unions, represents a major step forward in Trump’s efforts to streamline government operations.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt celebrated the decision, stating, ‘This goes to show that lawfare will not ultimately prevail over the will of 77 million Americans who supported President Trump and his priorities.’
Under the program, spearheaded by Trump’s top adviser for reducing federal spending, Elon Musk, approximately 75,000 federal workers have accepted the offer to quit in return for being paid until September 30. The Office of Personnel Management’s spokesperson, McLaurine Pinover, described the program as providing ‘generous benefits so federal workers can plan for their futures.’
Despite the ruling, another group of unions filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., though its immediate impacts remain unclear. The American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley expressed disappointment, noting that the union’s lawyers are assessing the next steps.
The deferred resignation program has been described by a Justice Department lawyer as a ‘humane off ramp’ for federal employees transitioning from remote work back to office settings. This legal victory for Trump’s administration highlights the ongoing efforts to enhance government efficiency and reduce unnecessary spending.