Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE plan
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By CNN
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Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE plan
The Trump administration last year spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers as part of its plan to shrink the government and save taxpayers money, according to a new estimate by a congressional watchdog.
