Trump unsure if Musk plans to fire federal workers who don’t respond to email: ‘I guess you get fired’
Trump unsure if Musk plans to fire federal workers who don’t respond to email: ‘I guess you get fired’
President Donald Trump does not seem to know what Elon Musk's plans are for federal employees who do not respond to an email Musk ordered sent to them.
Summary
Elon Musk demanded that all federal employees receive an email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requiring them to list their work activities, with non-responses implying resignation.
However, the actual email omitted the resignation clause, and OPM clarified that responses were not mandatory.
When asked about this, Trump appeared uncertain, stating, “It’s somewhat voluntary, but… I guess you get fired.”
He framed the initiative as a way to verify government employees’ activities but gave conflicting remarks on the consequences of non-response.
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How can Musk, a mere consultant to the government, fire anyone?