Trump unsure if Musk plans to fire federal workers who don’t respond to email: ‘I guess you get fired’

Summary

Elon Musk demanded that all federal employees receive an email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requiring them to list their work activities, with non-responses implying resignation.

However, the actual email omitted the resignation clause, and OPM clarified that responses were not mandatory.

When asked about this, Trump appeared uncertain, stating, “It’s somewhat voluntary, but… I guess you get fired.”

He framed the initiative as a way to verify government employees’ activities but gave conflicting remarks on the consequences of non-response.