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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world

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.

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[-] xyzzy@lemm.ee 68 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

He doesn't care. He's a sociopath, who knew?

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 33 points 1 month ago

he probably doesn't even realize he's the president of the US.

he probably thinks this is all just some sort of cosplay thing

[-] Maiq@lemy.lol 11 points 1 month ago

larping, live action rapey president.

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

probably playing as Imperium in WH40k.

[-] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

They have a code of honor. He doesn't

[-] kittyjynx@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Honestly, I'd take Guilliman over Musk any day.

[-] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Oh... I knew. It was obvious.

[-] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 40 points 1 month ago

Fucking wild. "I guess you're fired." Thank God the American voter chose the geriatric over the black lady with all her faculties.

[-] aarRJaay@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

'merica doesn't support DEI - this would TOTALLY have been a DEI hire if she did get in (to them)

[-] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 20 points 1 month ago

It doesn't matter because trump, Musk, OPM, doge, or all of them combined can't fire federal employees like this.

[-] WhatsHerBucket@lemmy.world 50 points 1 month ago

There’s a lot they “can’t“ do. But I don’t see anyone standing in their way.

[-] Joeffect@lemmy.world 42 points 1 month ago

Laws don't matter if you don't enforce them...

[-] dragontamer@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

President enforces the laws. Apparently Americans have forgotten this.

[-] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 26 points 1 month ago

"You can't do this! It's illegal!" He gasped, as the knife was plunged into his chest over and over...

[-] aarRJaay@lemm.ee 16 points 1 month ago

a) Did Trump get the email b) When's he leaving?

[-] circledot@feddit.org 12 points 1 month ago

How can Musk, a mere consultant to the government, fire anyone?

[-] WhatsHerBucket@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Nobody has handed him a clue

[-] Placebonickname@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

“You’re fired”, i feel like I’ve heard trump say that before….? No?

this post was submitted on 26 Feb 2025
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