The administration of President Donald Trump is actively working to decrease the federal workforce, nearing the record established during the tenure of former President Bill Clinton.

During his administration, Clinton reduced the federal workforce from 2.2 million to 1.8 million, achieving the highest number of federal job reductions since World War II, as reported by Just the News. The civilian workforce statistics do not include military personnel or employees of the United States Postal Service (USPS), with most figures pertaining to executive branch staff, who constitute the majority of the federal payroll.

These employees are also the primary focus for reductions as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, aims to eliminate trillions in budget expenditures, according to the outlet.\

In the early stages of the second Trump administration, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) facilitated a significant federal buyout, providing employees with the opportunity to resign in exchange for compensation until September 30.

This approach mirrors the strategy employed by the Clinton administration during numerous job reductions throughout his two terms. The Trump administration reported that approximately 3 percent of the extensive 2.3 million federal workforce accepted the offer, falling short of the anticipated 5 to 10 percent.