At AFGE Fireside Chat, Duckworth Urges Federal Employees to Be Wary of Trump’s Dangerous Buyout Offers

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined members of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Region 7 to discuss many of the issues facing union members and other federal employees under the Trump Administration, including the dangerous federal buyouts being offered by President Trump and Elon Musk. In her remarks, Duckworth urged federal employees who have been offered a buyout to be wary of accepting, emphasizing that Trump is deliberately intimidating workers to spread fear and uncertainty. She also underscored that Trump does not have the authority to guarantee federal employee’s pay through September nor can employment be guaranteed in an Administration that prioritizes loyalty above all else. Photos from the fireside chat can be found on the Senator’s website.

“Any federal employee that is offered a ‘buyout’ by Donald Trump and Elon Musk should exercise extreme caution in weighing this offer,” Duckworth said. “These intimidation tactics not only harm federal workers who have dedicated their lives to serve, but also impacts federal funding for indispensable programs and development projects that communities depend on—from Head Start to flood prevention and even research. I encourage every federal employee to be wary of falling for this scare tactic. If anyone is being mistreated, unfairly pressured or discriminated against for failing to ‘prove their loyalty’ to Trump’s chaotic agenda, please reach out to my office and share your story. My office remains ready to help. We’re in this together.”

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