Trump backs Musk as he roils the federal workforce with demands and threats
Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with an apparent ultimatum. Musk has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.
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2 developments- Feb 22, 2025Elon Musk tells federal employees to document work in email or be fired
- Feb 24, 2025Trump backs Musk as he roils the federal workforce with demands and threats
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