In a surprising move targeting the federal workforce, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have initiated a demand for employees to explain their work from the previous week via email. The email, sent from the Office of Personnel Management, asks employees to detail their accomplishments but has caused confusion and concern within various national security agencies.
Despite Musk’s social media post threatening the jobs of non-compliant workers, legal experts have pointed out that employees cannot be forced to resign based on this email. Multiple federal agencies have advised their staff not to respond immediately, including the FBI and the Department of Defense.
The unexpected demand from Musk and Trump has raised questions about the legality and motivation behind the email. Federal workers, already dealing with various changes and orders from the administration, are left feeling uncertain about how to respond. Union officials are advising employees to hold off on responding until further guidance is provided.
As the situation continues to unfold, employees across different federal agencies are navigating the complexities of this email demand. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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