Elon Musk and Trump just sent email to all federal employees requesting one thing or they’ll be classed as resigning if they don’t respond
In light of the fact that Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are working to streamline the United States Government, all federal employees should anticipate receiving an email in their inbox that, if they do not respond to it, could result in their resignation.
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have wasted no time in implementing bold changes to the federal government. Teaming up with Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk has been officially appointed as a “special government employee.” Additionally, he now leads a task force at the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), driving forward a mission to streamline operations and eliminate bureaucratic waste.
Musk & Trump’s Bold Overhaul: Federal Employees Face High-Stakes Ultimatum
President Trump has set a clear and uncompromising mission for the Department of Governance and Executive Branch:
“Dismantle government bureaucracy, eliminate unnecessary regulations, slash wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies.”
Wasting no time, Elon Musk took action on Saturday, February 22, by delivering a direct ultimatum to federal employees via email. The message? Accountability is no longer optional.
Every federal official must report what they accomplished in the past week—and the deadline is strict. Failure to respond by Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET will be considered an automatic resignation.
Musk reinforced the urgency of this directive on Twitter:
“In accordance with directives from President @realDonaldTrump, all federal employees will soon receive an email requiring them to report what they accomplished in the past week. Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.”
With the government’s sweeping efficiency overhaul in motion, one thing is certain: the era of unchecked bureaucracy is coming to an end.
Leaked Email Reveals Musk’s Directive to Federal Employees
Following President Trump’s speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), a controversial email landed in the inboxes of federal employees—one that has sent shockwaves through government offices.
A leaked screenshot of the email, shared online, contained a straightforward yet urgent request:
Subject: What did you do last week?
Message:
Please respond to this email with approximately five bullet points detailing what you accomplished during the past week and copy your supervisor on the message.
Kindly refrain from sending any data, links, or files that contain classified information.
Deadline: Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET.
While CNN reports that the emails were flagged as “extremely essential,” they did not explicitly mention resignation for non-compliance—despite Musk’s earlier Twitter statement.
However, the mandate has been met with resistance. FBI Director Kash Patel urged employees to hold off on responding, stating via Sky News:
“The FBI, through the Office of the Director, oversees all review processes and will conduct them in accordance with FBI procedures. If additional information is requested, we will coordinate responses when available. For now, please pause any responses.”
With Trump’s workplace reforms already stirring controversy, this latest move has only deepened tensions within the federal workforce.
Federal Court Authorities and Union Leaders Push Back Against Musk’s Directive
As backlash grows over the controversial email sent to federal employees, federal court authorities have now joined the resistance, urging recipients not to respond.
In an official statement, the judiciary made it clear:
“Please be advised that this email did not originate from the administrative office or the judiciary, and we suggest that no action be taken.”
Meanwhile, outrage continues to mount among government employees. Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), condemned the move, calling it:
“Cruel and disrespectful” toward federal workers.
With pushback from both the FBI and federal courts, this directive has sparked a major showdown between the administration and the government workforce. The battle over bureaucracy is just beginning.
Federal Employee Union Vows to Fight Back Against Musk’s Directive
As resistance grows against the controversial email demanding federal employees account for their work, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has taken a firm stand.
AFGE President Everett Kelley denounced the move as “cruel and disrespectful” to government workers and vowed to take action against any wrongful dismissals.
“We will challenge any unlawful terminations of our members and federal employees across the country.”
With both the FBI and federal court authorities advising employees not to respond, the directive has triggered a high-stakes battle over government oversight, accountability, and employee rights.
