Musk Threatens Federal Workers Amidst Confusion Over Job Justification Email - Second Chance Offered

Elon Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has renewed his threat to fire federal employees who did not respond to an email requesting a list of five accomplishments from the previous week. This ultimatum came despite the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) advising that responses were voluntary. The conflicting directives caused confusion, with some agencies encouraging responses while others advised against them due to security concerns. Musk acknowledged the low response rate on X, and announced a second chance for employees to comply, with failure leading to termination. Trump supports Musk's efforts, while the OPM maintains that responding is optional.