**Elon Musk Ignites Controversy with Directive to Federal Employees**
Over the weekend, Elon Musk provoked a reaction among government workers by announcing a daring order on X (formerly Twitter): Federal employees are required to send an email detailing their achievements from the prior week—or face potential termination.
“In line with President @realDonaldTrump’s guidance, all federal employees will soon receive an email to clarify what they accomplished last week,” [Musk stated](https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1893386883444437415). “Not responding will be interpreted as a resignation.”
### Official Verification and Immediate Criticism
Though Musk is known for [disseminating false information](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-shares-deletes-fake-news-from-far-right) on X, this assertion was serious. On Saturday, federal workers indeed got an official email seeking their weekly performance reports. The government’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) subsequently verified the legitimacy of the email, as reported by [the BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0qrj20g5vo).
However, the widespread email swiftly resulted in anticipated fallout: leaks and online mockery. It soon came to light that the response email address had been revealed on X, triggering a wave of reactions.
### Public Reaction and Mockery
As the email address became public, users quickly jumped in to reply—many delivering sarcastic or derisive notes.
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### Will Musk Actually Review the Responses?
It remains uncertain whether Musk will personally read the replies, but numerous users appear more keen on flooding the inbox rather than expecting a response. Some have even urged others to inundate the email in a bid to disrupt Musk’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Mashable tried to reach out to the email address disclosed on X. While no reply has come through, the email did not bounce back, indicating that the address is genuine.
The actual effect of this directive on federal workers is yet to be determined, but it has undeniably sparked considerable debate online.