Elon Musk's Efficiency Push Triggers Resistance and Resignations in US Government

Government agencies and employees push back against Musk's directives, with mass resignations and legal challenges complicating his role in Trump's cost-cutting agenda.

21 employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned in protest, citing ethical concerns and warning against unqualified political appointees leading critical reforms.
Elon Musk demanded over 2 million federal employees submit weekly performance summaries via email, threatening termination for non-compliance.
Multiple federal agencies, including the Pentagon, FBI, and CIA, instructed employees to disregard Musk's email, emphasizing their own review processes.
The Office of Personnel Management clarified that responding to Musk's email was voluntary, countering his initial ultimatum.
Union and legal challenges have been launched against Musk's directives, reflecting broader unrest within the federal workforce over his sweeping cost-cutting measures.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung