Elon Musk Demands Weekly Work Summaries from Federal Employees; Agencies Urge No Response

Billionaire Elon Musk issued a bold ultimatum to federal employees on Saturday, demanding they submit summaries of their weekly work or face being considered as having resigned. In a post on his platform X, Musk said employees would receive an email instructing them to list about five bullet points detailing their accomplishments.

NBC News obtained a copy of the email, which prompted immediate pushback from federal agencies. FBI Director Kash Patel directed employees to pause any response, while the State Department issued similar guidance, telling staff not to engage with the request.

The reason behind Musk’s demand remains unclear, but the move has raised questions about authority and privacy regarding federal workers. Neither Musk nor the involved agencies have elaborated on potential consequences or legal implications of the request.