Elon Musk's attempts to influence federal employee responses to a directive from the Office of Personnel Management are met with legal barriers and pushback from federal agencies. Although Musk has publicly threatened termination for noncompliance, agencies like the FBI and Defense Department are asserting their power and advising employees not to respond. The situation highlights a rising tension between Musk's ambitions and established federal protocols, as even his support from figures like Trump cannot override agency authority. The outcome remains uncertain as agencies navigate their responses to the email directive.
Despite the pressure from Elon Musk and Trump to respond to OPM's email, federal agencies like the FBI and Homeland Security are actively pushing back, maintaining employee protections.
Musk's influence is apparent, yet federal agency heads, confirmed by the Senate, possess the authority to defend their employees against the potential repercussions of not responding to his ultimatum.
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