A federal judge has lifted the temporary pause on President Trump’s federal buyout program which offers millions of federal workers the opportunity to resign. The controversial program, also known as the “fork in the road,” will now proceed as planned. This decision by the judge has significant implications for federal employees who may be considering taking the buyout.
NBC News’ Ryan Reilly explains what will happen next for employees affected by this program. The lifting of the freeze has opened up a new chapter for federal workers who may now have to make tough decisions about their future in the federal government.
The Trump administration’s buyout program has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising it as a way to streamline the federal workforce and others criticizing it as a way to push out employees. With the temporary pause now lifted, federal workers will need to carefully weigh their options and make informed decisions about their careers.
As the program moves forward, it will be important for federal employees to stay informed and seek guidance on how to navigate this new development. The decision by the judge to allow the program to proceed marks a significant milestone in President Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government.
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I think its time. the courts are expanding their reach into the executive branch unconstitutionally and its time we get back to the constitution.
It’s not “Trump’s Agenda.” It’s the fulfillment of campaign promises upon which he won 77 million votes, trounced Harris in the electoral college, won all 7 “battleground states,” AND won the popular vote you Lefties think is so critical. That was the cherry on top, for sure. These actions are ALL permitted by Article 3 and we can’t WAIT to see the SCOTUS rulings on all the emergency submissions coming up. “Take years to resolve”?? Hardly. Good luck with THAT dream.
Trump, keep on trumping!!!
Trump doesn't even pay his own bills, who would trust this con artist and his sidekick president Musk?
Wow. Excellent
Finally, let’s reduce the government with all this waste
Good, I'm glad the real judge lifted it. Because the judge that imposed it was a fly-by-night emergency judge.
Democratic
JudgeI don't know how to tell you everything
So we are going to save money by paying 65000 people not to work?
Unions don't have standing to sue on behalf of their members??????
Where do we think these people will work if 200k people lose their jobs?
Wow !
So the employees should sue
I am happy Trump came up with the word groceries because I could never figure out what to call the food, I buy from the groceries store.
It takes a special kind of person to take a buyout from a guy who won't even fund the government.
President Trump drain the swamp close all those departments they are fraudulent.
I know that, for us going to work every day, this seems like a hard thing to like. However, I think an exit plan for these workers will help get them off the government dime as a large number of them will take the deal. Keep in mind we want the extras – the people sitting at home off the payroll by end of the 8 months. It will be a positive in the long run.
Where's the byout funding coming from? Do they keep their pensions?
Hoping government workers tell that orange clown to take a seat in a folding chair.😉
4 of the top 5 states that rely the most upon the federal government for employment? The Republican-led states of Kentucky, West Virginia, Montana, and Alabama. 7 of the top 10 states that rely the most on federal dollars? The Republican-led states of Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Montana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Ha ha ha ha ha hear comes the trump watch these judges run like the rats they are
Trump misses his bf Putin.
Are we witnessing the new era of retirement age adjustment? 🤔
Trump is about to con all those people out of livelihood, you ever takes that deal, won't see a dime. Like who suppose to pay out the money trump, Congress hasn't approve anything!
Hey nbc its not donald trumps agenda its we the people demanding that all this corruption is ended … i also might mention nbc you are likely part of problem
I hope the trump supporters are enjoying their cheap groceries and owning the libs while they are standing in unemployment lines.
Oh the tears of the left 😂😂😂
They were SO arrogant thinking this was a permanent stay
Arent you American? 🤦♂️
This country is over.
Wow, here take our country why dont you.
TRUMP IS YOUR DADDY 😂
GEE, if they show up for work at the office they can continue working..Ever hear of a severance package?
The people v, government.
I see many people that are angry about something that they can’t comprehend, like it or not this is the next chapter in human history, let’s see how this plays out but we have to keep calm and come together. We all have differences in opinion about everything regardless of party let’s just treat each other as humans. But if we stay as divided as we are now, it’ll make it easy for something down the line to conquer us as a society as a people.
They’re worried about child care welcome to the real world where we have to get up and go to work not working from home with children
They should be fired period.
Does anyone know with these 65000 people gone who is doing the work.
Im noticing everyday the president of America is not that powerful if a judge can pause his orders…..so who really in charge hmm
Judge caved. Of course the Unions have standing.
because of Trump groceries are now more expensive than ever
Let me help you. lifted all federal buyouts means everyone is fired got it?😂
NBC really hates reporting real news. Look at her face.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
for everyone saying FAFO, you know that works both ways, right?
anyone tired of trump winning yet???? im not! cry harder!
The superior court Will decide Not by their will but by the constitution and the people of this country This is what the democrats hate About the superior court They haven't been They haven't been able to buy them. They have not succeeded in corrupting our superior court And it's not because they haven't tried.
Just letting you guys know, Obama created doge
Ah I guess Trump probably suggested that the judge and/or his family might fall out a window soon.