1. United States
2. La.
3. Letter

President Trump's plan to incentivize federal employees to resign is deeply concerning. Offering generous severance packages for workers to leave their jobs undermines the critical services provided by dedicated civil servants. Rather than downsize the workforce, we should invest in recruiting and retaining top talent to ensure the efficient functioning of our government agencies. Slashing staff levels risks disrupting vital programs that millions of Americans rely on daily. I urge you to reconsider this misguided effort and instead work to strengthen the federal workforce that upholds our nation's commitment to serving its citizens. Protecting federal employees' job security allows them to focus on their public service missions.