Musk Admits Government Email Stunt Was a Ruse
Elon Musk, tasked with streamlining the federal workforce, initiated a controversial “pulse check” email campaign demanding weekly accomplishments from all federal employees under threat of termination. The initiative, quickly deemed “stupid” by some, was intended to assess employee responsiveness and capacity, according to Musk. However, the email sparked significant internal conflict, with agencies such as the FBI and Pentagon advising employees against responding, creating widespread confusion and division within the government. The Office of Personnel Management stated that agencies would determine further action based on employee responses.
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