Leavitt defends Trump's federal worker buyout program
Share and Follow


() White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the Trump administration’s federal buyout program Thursday and said more than 77,000 federal workers have accepted an offer that will save taxpayers money.

“We are saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars with this buyout,” she said. “We are saving taxpayers money at the end of the day. This is going to make our government more efficient.”

President Donald Trump will reveal some of the Department of Government Efficiency’s findings in a Thursday news conference, Leavitt said. She also highlighted federal agencies likely to be eradicated, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of Education, after DOGE has completed its investigations.

Leavitt said Thursday’s inflation report was “not a surprise” and is proof the “Biden administration left us with a mess.”

The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, according to new data from the Labor Department. It’s the fourth consecutive increase in the annual inflation rate since September, when it fell to 2.4%.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show

Disney World Employee Injured While Attempting to Halt Rolling Boulder at Indiana Jones Attraction

An employee at Walt Disney World got injured while trying to halt…
Jacksonville council's late meeting sees budget debate

Unauthorized Gun Log Discovered in Jacksonville: State Investigation Uncovers Lack of Approval

An inquiry revealed that a manager was responsible for maintaining a record…
Florida's favorite grocery store slammed for 'criminal' prices

Florida Shoppers Outraged Over Skyrocketing Prices at Beloved Grocery Chain

Publix has long held the crown as Florida’s supermarket of choice, but…
Deadly fire in Swiss club with 6.5/10 for safety where 47 died

Tragic Blaze Claims 47 Lives at Swiss Club Rated 6.5 for Safety

A tragic fire at a Swiss nightclub resulted in the deaths of…
Stranger Things sparks 'woke' fury as raging Netflix viewers groan

Netflix Viewers Clash Over ‘Stranger Things’ Themes, Igniting Debate

The hit series “Stranger Things” has ignited a wave of controversy, as…
Palmdale Street shooting on Jacksonville's Northwest side leaves man dead

New Year Chaos: Fireworks Dispute Sparks One of Two Jacksonville Shootings

Two shootings in Jacksonville on New Year’s Day left two individuals injured,…
Fireworks cause major house fire in Florida on New Year's Day

New Year’s Fireworks Spark Significant House Blaze in Florida

In Riverview, Florida, a dramatic scene unfolded early Thursday morning as fireworks…
Famous artists' son, 15, killed in freak accident at private school

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Renowned Artist’s 15-Year-Old Son at Private School

The tragic death of a teenager, the son of two renowned California…