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February 26, 2025

Musk Adds to Federal Workers' Confusion with New Ultimatum
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U.S. federal workers face fresh uncertainty after billionaire Elon Musk
gave them a second chance to respond to his order that they justify
their jobs or risk termination. Musk's latest directive came in a post
on his social media site X late Monday; it contradicted guidance from
the Office of Personnel Management telling workers they could ignore
Musk's earlier email ordering them to summarize their accomplishments or
risk losing their jobs. On Tuesday, Trump added to the chaos and
uncertainty with these comments. 

President Donald Trump: "Well, it's somewhat voluntary, but it's also,
if you don't answer, I guess you get fired."



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