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Elon Musk's Ultimatum to Federal Workers Sparks Controversy

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  • Elon Musk requires federal workers to report progress or quit.
  • Trump backs Musk's efforts to reduce government jobs.
  • Musk previously questioned productivity of former Twitter CEO.
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  • The email demands have raised legal and logistical concerns among the 2.3 million federal employees, as some are restricted from sharing work details without specific approvals.
  • Workers in remote or inaccessible locations, such as those in the Defense Department, face challenges in complying with the email due to limited access to communication.
  • Leaders at certain agencies have advised employees to hold off on responding until further evaluation of the email is conducted, creating uncertainty and delays in the process.
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  • Federal employees faced emotional turmoil as probationary colleagues were fired, causing tearful farewells and intense strain.
  • Employees expressed concerns about the psychological terror of potential job loss and the difficulty of maintaining productivity under such circumstances.
  • Legal expert highlighted the potential illegality of treating non-responding employees as having resigned, emphasizing the importance of voluntary resignations in government positions.
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  • Musk encourages his workers to provide specific examples of problem-solving to demonstrate value, a practice now being implemented in the federal workforce.
  • Trump supports Musk's call for a more aggressive approach to the federal workforce, despite public disapproval of their actions targeting government jobs.
  • Stunned federal employees received emails demanding progress reports, causing confusion and speculation across agencies and U.S. diplomats abroad.
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  • Some employees expressed displeasure and intent not to comply, forwarding the message to their managers.
  • Others planned to consult with managers and union representatives before deciding how to reply.
  • Several federal workers discussed sending memes or expletives in response in group chats.
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