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Why did President Trump encourage Elon Musk to be more aggressive?
On Saturday, President Trump praised Musk's initiatives to reduce federal bureaucracy but expressed a desire for more assertive actions. He stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, «Elon is doing a great job, but I would like to see him get more aggressive.» This public endorsement signaled a push for accelerated reforms within federal operations.
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What prompted the 'What did you get done this week?' emails?
Following President Trump's call for increased aggression, Musk announced on his platform, X, that federal employees would receive emails requesting a summary of their weekly achievements. The message indicated that non-compliance would be considered a resignation. This approach mirrors Musk's previous management style at Twitter, where he demanded similar accountability from staff.
How are Federal agencies reacting to DOGE's directive?
The directive has led to significant pushback from several federal agencies. The Department of Defense instructed its staff to ignore the email request, emphasizing adherence to internal review procedures. Similarly, the FBI and State Department have advised employees against responding, citing
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