Trump Backs Musk's Federal Workforce Reduction Plan; Agencies Ordered to Submit Layoff Strategies by March 13

Washington D.C. - President Donald Trump has endorsed Elon Musk's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, hinting at potential dismissals for employees who did not comply with Musk's email request for a summary of their weekly accomplishments. Trump's administration has directed federal agencies to submit plans for significant staff reductions by March 13. This follows Musk's email ultimatum, where he threatened termination for non-compliance. Trump lauded Musk's approach, suggesting it could identify non-existent or non-performing employees. The administration is also focusing on terminating tenured employees and eliminating their roles. Musk, during a cabinet meeting, expressed confidence in cutting the federal budget by $1 trillion this year. Trump signed an executive order to review and terminate unnecessary contracts and dispose of unneeded government property.