Trump Administration Tests Mass Email System for Federal Workers

The Trump administration has initiated a new email system designed to facilitate direct communication with the 2.3 million federal employees by allowing messages to be sent from a single address managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The rollout has caused confusion among employees, many of whom mistook the emails for spam due to the unusual sender and lack of context. While the OPM assured that the emails were legitimate, skepticism remained prevalent, with some employees expressing concerns about the implications of confirming receipt. The system is viewed as part of broader government modernization efforts, potentially leveraging technology expertise from the Department of Government Efficiency, which is headed by Elon Musk. The initiative has prompted discussions about its appropriateness amid ongoing personnel and policy changes within the administration. Federal workers have raised alarms about the perceived coercion in the requirement to respond affirmatively to the messages.