WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump backed Elon Musk’s demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments by the end of Monday or risk getting fired, even as government agency officials were told that compliance with Musk’s edict was voluntary. Confusion and anger over the situation spawned new litigation and added to turmoil within the […]
President Trump supports Elon Musk's directive requiring federal employees to detail their recent achievements, threatening dismissal for non-compliance. While some agencies have voluntarily complied, others resist, causing confusion. Lawsuits have been filed over the directive's legality. Musk claims to uncover fraud, but resistance from officials, including Trump allies, has emerged. Trump encourages Musk to be more assertive, while legal concerns persist over the demands' validity.
