Around 75,000 U.S. federal workers have accepted the buyout program proposed by the Trump administration. The buyout is part of efforts to reduce a 2.3 million-strong civilian workforce, which President Trump has criticized for being ineffective and biased.

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• 75,000 federal workers accept buyout under Trump administration.
• Buyout part of a broader effort to reduce the 2.3 million civilian workforce.
• The program offers salaries and benefits until October, but with potential risks.
• Agencies prepare for potential job cuts up to 70%.
• Trump has criticized federal workforce as ineffective and biased.
• Unions warn members against accepting the buyout, questioning its reliability.
• No guarantee salaries beyond October, as spending laws expire in March.
• Elon Musk appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency.
• Musk’s department aims to reduce federal budget by $1 trillion.
• Civilian salaries account for less than 5% of the federal budget.