Maryland lawmakers have expressed strong criticism and caution regarding President Trump's recent offer of buyouts to federal employees. The offer, presented as a "deferred resignation," allows employees to leave their positions by September while retaining full pay and benefits. However, reports suggest potential layoffs if insufficient numbers of employees accept the offer.

Senator Angela Alsobrooks, representing Maryland, a state with a high concentration of federal workers, has advised constituents against accepting the buyout. She characterized the administration's approach as a "witch hunt" and expressed concern about the impact on both federal employees and the millions of Americans dependent on Social Security.

DC-bound commuters sit in traffic on I-270 near the Capitol Beltway in Bethesda, MD. (Getty)

Representative Sarah Elfreth echoed these concerns, highlighting the legal ambiguity of the offer and the lack of Congressional funding. She emphasized the potential disruption to essential government services caused by the departure of experienced federal employees.

Senator Chris Van Hollen also urged caution, advising federal workers to consider the administration's authority and ability to fulfill the terms of the buyout. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown criticized the vagueness of the offer and its potential impact on essential government resources.

Travelers cross out of West Virginia near Red House, MD; in the corner of the state's western panhandle. (Charlie Creitz)

Across the Potomac, Virginia Representative Gerald Connolly has requested documentation related to the buyout offer, expressing concerns about a potential "brain drain" and its impact on agency effectiveness. Attempts to reach other Maryland representatives for comment were unsuccessful.

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