Musk Criticizes Federal workforce at Trump cabinet meeting

English , International - بین الاقوامی , Snippets , / Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

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Musk’s Bold Stance on Federal Workforce at Trump’s Cabinet Meeting
In a highly charged exchange at President Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk, standing in for the president’s inner circle, made waves by addressing federal workers’ accountability. Musk defended his controversial email, urging federal employees to submit weekly updates on their accomplishments, calling it a “pulse check” to verify their productivity.
Musk, a tech billionaire and key advisor, stated that his request was not intended as a personnel review but as a simple check to determine if workers are genuinely engaged. “It’s not a personnel review but a pulse review. Are they alive and can they write an email?” he remarked, referring to the perception of government workers receiving paychecks without performing adequate duties. Musk has been outspoken about eliminating waste and fraud in the government, framing his initiative as an effort to streamline operations.
Despite being neither a formal Cabinet member nor a government employee, Musk’s comments were forceful. “If anyone is unhappy with Elon, we’ll throw them out of here,” President Trump quipped in support of his ally. The tension highlighted the administration’s growing push for drastic reductions in the federal workforce. The President and Musk share a vision of downsizing government operations, with the administration mandating agencies to submit layoff plans by March 13.
While some agencies, including the FBI, resisted responding to Musk’s email request, Trump emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency. “We have a mandate to do this. This is why I was elected,” Trump said, alluding to his promise to reduce government spending and waste.
Musk’s direct approach and Trump’s backing signal a shift in how the administration intends to approach federal efficiency, with significant implications for government workers in the coming months.