The White House is encouraging government employees to resign voluntarily.

The email message indicates that most government agencies are likely to experience staff reductions, those who worked remotely will be required to return to their offices, and the status of a significant portion of employees will be changed, simplifying the process of their layoffs or dismissals.

According to estimates from officials, between five and ten percent of government employees might take advantage of this proposal, potentially saving up to $100 billion. This proposal does not affect military personnel and workers in national security-related structures.

The New York Times refers to this unusual move by the White House as a "blunt attack on federal bureaucracy." Reducing the staffing levels of government services, including a potential decrease in the number of departments, was one of Donald Trump's campaign promises.

The head of the union representing government employees sharply criticized the Trump administration's initiative. He labeled it a "purge of the federal government" and warned that it would have negative consequences for Americans who rely on well-functioning government services.

As analysts note, the Trump administration may face obstacles in implementing this initiative, as federal laws limit the severance payments for laid-off workers to much lower amounts than those proposed by the White House, while the government will have to contend with labor collective agreements that greatly restrict the ability to lay off and terminate government employees.