Federal Employees Told to Justify Jobs in Email or Face Dismissal
In the latest move targeting federal employees, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have instructed workers to justify their job performance in an email sent on Saturday.
The email, which asked employees to detail their accomplishments from the previous week, warns that non-compliance will be considered resignation.
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While the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sent out the email, its legitimacy was questioned by several federal agencies, including the FBI and National Security Agency, which advised employees not to respond immediately.
The email, marked with high importance, came as part of Musk's push to reshape the federal workforce, with the tech billionaire making public comments urging more aggressive action.
However, legal experts argue that Musk lacks the authority to force federal employees to resign and that the move may lead to significant legal challenges.
Confusion and Caution Among Federal Workers
Several federal agencies, including the FBI, have instructed their employees not to respond to the email until they receive further guidance. Agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service have confirmed the email's legitimacy but provided support resources for staff facing anxiety due to the uncertainty.
Union leaders have expressed outrage over Musk's ultimatum, calling it an attack on federal workers. The American Federation of Government Employees has promised to challenge any unlawful terminations, and the National Treasury Employees Union labeled the email "unAmerican."
Trump and Musk’s Efforts to Reshape the Federal Workforce
This email marks another step in Trump and Musk's campaign to restructure the federal government. Musk, appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, has been tasked with reducing government size, replacing career employees with political appointees, and weakening civil service protections.
Trump has expressed support for Musk’s aggressive actions, calling him a "patriot" and urging him to intensify efforts to make the government more efficient. As tensions rise, federal workers are left uncertain about the future of their positions.
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