The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, required U.S. federal employees to justify their work in just 48 hours or face termination. This ultimatum coincided with mass layoffs initiated by the Trump administration, which added further tension to employees already fearful of losing their jobs. Despite the demands, some agencies advised workers to ignore the email. The DOGE email, requesting a summary of achievements from the past week, created an atmosphere of intimidation, and its legitimacy was questioned as Musk suggested non-response equated to resignation.
The Department of Government Efficiency sent officials an email demanding justification of their work, threatening dismissal for non-response, amidst chaotic mass layoffs.
In a context of job cuts, the request from DOGE is intimidating to federal employees, pressuring them to demonstrate their value or risk their jobs.
Federal departments advised employees to disregard the ultimatum, creating confusion, while Trump’s administration has been marked by unauthorized severance plans and inconsistent hiring.
Musk’s email demanded a concise account of accomplishments, with non-compliance interpreted as resignation, raising questions about his authority and legality.
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