Key US officials tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week

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In a recent development, several U.S. federal agencies have instructed their employees to disregard an email from Elon Musk, who was appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The email demanded that all federal workers provide a summary of their accomplishments from the previous week, with a warning that failure to respond would be interpreted as a resignation. This directive has been met with significant resistance and confusion across various government departments.

Key agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the State Department, and the Department of Defense, have advised their staff not to comply with Musk's request. FBI Director Kash Patel explicitly instructed his employees to ignore the email, emphasizing the importance of maintaining standard communication protocols and expressing concerns over the directive's legitimacy. Similarly, the State Department and the Pentagon have communicated to their personnel to adhere to existing chains of command and not to respond to the unsolicited request. �cite�turn0news10�

The directive has also drawn criticism from lawmakers and union officials. Democratic Senator Tina Smith publicly condemned Musk's approach, describing it as an overreach and questioning the authority under which such demands were made. Federal employee unions have raised legal challenges, arguing that the mandate undermines established labor agreements and could lead to unwarranted terminations. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has urged its members to seek guidance from their direct supervisors and not to respond to external directives that bypass established communication channels.

This incident is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce the size of the federal workforce, with Musk at the forefront of implementing cost-cutting measures. However, the abrupt nature of the email and the threat of termination for non-compliance have led to widespread confusion and concern among federal employees. The situation continues to evolve as agencies navigate the balance between administrative directives and maintaining organizational integrity.



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