Elon Musk’s demand for U.S. government workers to prove their worth or lose their jobs is causing serious problems in Washington. Reuters reports that top aides in Donald Trump’s administration are struggling to control the chaos after Musk’s sudden ultimatum.
According to Reuters, the White House initially thought things were improving between Musk and senior staff, but this latest move has created new tensions.
Reuters explains that Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been controversial from the start. Some White House officials were already worried about Musk’s aggressive methods, and Reuters says that Chief of Staff Susie Wiles even asked Musk to consult her before making big decisions.
But despite earlier agreements, Musk shocked Washington by directly emailing 2.3 million government workers, demanding that they list their accomplishments or risk losing their jobs.
Reuters highlights that this surprise email came right after Trump encouraged Musk to take a tougher stance. Many officials, even within Trump’s team, were caught off guard.
Reuters reports that some government agencies have told their employees to ignore Musk’s email, while cabinet members are secretly complaining about his influence.
Musk, who spent a huge amount of money helping Trump win the election, now plays a major role in shaping government policies, Reuters notes.
Some experts fear that Musk’s power has reached an extreme level, bypassing traditional government rules. Reuters also points out that lawsuits are already piling up, challenging Musk’s authority and his team’s ability to control federal operations.
Despite growing frustration among government officials, Reuters reports that Trump still stands by Musk. However, some Republican lawmakers are getting nervous.
Reuters suggests that unless Trump changes his stance, Musk will continue to push forward with his drastic changes, leaving Washington in turmoil.
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