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Why the Trump administration uses buyouts for firing federal workers - Moynihan

March 11, 2025 Reuters

The Ford School's Don Moynihan was quoted in an article from Reuters investigating the large federal employee cuts taking place under the Trump Administration. Moynihan discussed why President Trump is using a buyout approach while administering mass firings, especially in the Department of Education. "If your strategy is to get as many people out the door voluntarily, that reduces the risk of court orders and opposition to you in the long run," he said.