Trump and Musk's Federal Workforce Overhaul Sparks Uproar

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have initiated a contentious effort to reduce federal bureaucracy by requiring federal employees to submit a weekly summary of their accomplishments or face potential termination. This directive was communicated through an email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and echoed by Musk on social media, causing significant uproar among government workers and unions. Critics, including the American Federation of Government Employees, have labeled the move as 'cruel' and have vowed to challenge any unlawful terminations. The initiative is part of Trump's broader strategy to overhaul government operations, which he announced at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Although Musk has stated that non-response to the email will be deemed as resignation, this was not explicitly mentioned in the OPM's message. The move has raised concerns about legality and civil service protections, with some agencies advising employees against complying with the directive.