Layoffs of federal workers will likely follow if too few employees accept the White House’s buyout offer, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post, as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes to reduce the federal workforce.

Federal employees face mounting pressure to decide whether to accept the recent buyout offer from the Trump administration as the deadline nears, with officials warning that layoffs could follow if not enough workers resign voluntarily.

Last week, the White House extended an offer to approximately 2 million full-time civilian federal employees. If they agree to resign, they can remain on the payroll through Sept. 30 without working.

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