White House to offer buyouts to federal workers who won’t return to office

WASHINGTON — The “golden age” of America now comes with a golden parachute.

The White House is offering buyouts to federal workers who don’t want to return to the office pursuant to President Trump’s orders, The Post has confirmed.

The offer, contained in an email sent Tuesday, could significantly pare down the federal workforce as Trump terminates COVID-19-era policies that let many workers to do their jobs remotely.

President Trump is offering a golden handshake to workers who don’t want to return to the office. Getty Images

The announcement comes as Trump’s aides study ways to improve government efficiency, an effort led by Elon Musk. Getty Images

The offers come on the heels of Trump’s freeze on federal aid and attempt to pause disbursement of grant money, which was held up Tuesday evening by a federal judge.

White House aides expect between 5% and 10% of federal workers to take the deal — which is projected to save taxpayers $100 billion a year, according to Axios, which first reported on the plan.

NBC News reported that the buyout offer would cover roughly eight months of pay and benefits.

“The government-wide email being sent today is to make sure that all federal workers are on board with the new administration’s plan to have federal employees in office and adhering to higher standards,” a senior administration official said.

“We’re five years past COVID and just 6 [%] of federal employees work full-time in office. That is unacceptable.”

At least one government employee was jubilant about the offer, telling The Post in a text message: “The gravy train is coming to an end for a lot of freeloaders.”