Trump Mocks Federal Workers' Backlash Over Musk Directive

President Donald Trump's recent post on Truth Social mocked federal employees upset over Elon Musk's directive to justify their work, using a SpongeBob SquarePants meme. The directive, sent via the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), requires federal workers to list their weekly accomplishments or face resignation, creating widespread confusion and backlash. Federal agencies like the FBI, Department of Defense, and State Department have advised employees to ignore the email, while unions have deemed it unlawful and are challenging it legally under the Administrative Procedure Act. Musk has maintained that the directive follows Trump's instructions, yet the situation has sparked debates over government authority, labor rights, and Musk's influence. Various federal agencies and unions are resisting the directive, expressing concerns about the implications for job security and procedural fairness. This controversy is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to cut government spending and reduce the workforce, already resulting in numerous firings.