Musk gives federal workers "another chance" to justify their jobs
Source: CBS/AFP
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Musk gives federal workers "another chance" to justify their jobs
February 25, 2025 / 6:09 AM EST / CBS/AFP
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline for them to comply passed later on Monday. Employees at multiple federal agencies had been told to disregard his initial directive.
Musk, the world's richest person, a close adviser to President Trump and his biggest campaign donor, had originally given federal government employees until the end of Monday to send an email explaining their work achievements.
His new directive represents the latest challenge from Musk to government workers as the White House's newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which he heads, works toward reducing federal staffing and spending.
"Subject to the discretion of the President, they will be given another chance," Musk said Monday evening on X, which he owns. "Failure to respond a second time will result in termination," he added, without providing a new deadline. ... There was no word on how many federal workers complied with the original one.
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