Trump White House Offers Buyouts to Federal Employees

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2025 – A new Trump plan to shrink the federal government could have unknown consequences for federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission.

In an email Tuesday, the Trump administration offered millions of federal workers a buyout deal if they resign from their position by Feb. 6. The “deferred resignation” program will give those who accept the offer pay and benefits through the end of September, 2025.

It is unclear how many FCC employees would take the buyout, but nearly all of the agency’s employees will apparently have the option to do so. The FCC has about 1,540 employees and a $390.1 million budget.