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US government faces brain drain as 154,000 federal workers exit this week

The Trump administration's Deferred Resignation Program will reduce the federal workforce by over 275,000 employees and save $28 billion annually, marking the largest workforce cut since WWII.

  • Over 154,000 federal workers accepted the Trump administration's buyout offer, resigning through at least September 30.
  • Scott Kupor, the director of the Office of Personnel Management, described the departures positively, considering it an opportunity for a new government culture.
  • Cherkaoui, a former USDA employee, expressed mixed emotions about her resignation, feeling both regret and relief after launching a consulting business.
  • Those leaving the government reported mixed feelings as they navigate their next steps.
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Upstract broke the news in on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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