US tells federal agencies they can ignore Musk ultimatum
The US Office of Personnel Management has told HR officials that employees not replying to an email asking what they did last week will not be taken as a resignation and staff were not obliged to respond. The directive, ordered by billionaire Elon Musk, was meant to justify the jobs of federal workers but raised questions about his authority in Trump's government. This decision aims to protect employees from being forced into potentially damaging responses that could harm their careers.
- This move highlights the limits of executive power and the rule of law, demonstrating that even those with significant influence cannot unilaterally dictate how federal agencies operate.
- How will this development impact the future of workplace politics and the boundaries between personal and professional relationships in government?