“Trump Backs Musk as he Roils the Federal Workforce with Demands and Threats”
SUMMARY: The article discusses tensions surrounding a directive from Elon Musk, who is working with President Donald Trump on federal government reform. Musk demanded that federal employees report their recent work accomplishments by the end of Monday or risk being considered fired. While Trump supported Musk’s initiative, claiming it would uncover fraud, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told agency leaders that responding was voluntary. This led to confusion, with some employees instructed to comply, others told it was optional, and some warned against responding at all.
The situation escalated into legal action, with unions and organizations filing a lawsuit against Musk for threatening mass firings. Musk’s directive also faced resistance from various government agencies, including the State Department, Homeland Security, and the Pentagon, which discouraged employees from responding. The article highlights the friction between Musk’s private sector approach and the public sector, as well as growing pushback from within the federal government and legal experts. Additionally, Trump and Musk’s efforts to downsize the government have led to protests and concerns about the legality of the firings.
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