A pattern emerges in Elon Musk's federal shakeup: 'Break first, ask questions later'
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Since Trump took office, the federal government's stability has been undermined by tactics mimicking Elon Musk's private sector strategies. Employees face chaotic directives, while OPM sends conflicting guidance. Legal challenges arise about OPM's authority, and the situation escalates with directives similar to Musk's methods at Twitter. The combination of political influence and corporate strategy raises questions about the impact on federal employment and the role of OPM. Trump's endorsement of Musk's methods highlights the tension between traditional governance and aggressive business tactics.
"It's been very eerie watching what's been happening where he rolls out the same Twitter playbook now with the federal government," Shannon Liss-Riordan.
"Elon is doing a great job, but I would like to see him get more aggressive," Trump expressed on his social media.
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