musk's email ultimatum gets trump's backing for second chance

Elon Musk, who recently threatened to fire federal employees for not responding to an email regarding their professional accomplishments, has changed his stance. On Monday, he announced that these individuals will have another chance to respond, provided they receive approval from President Donald Trump.

Musk, serving as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, had previously warned on Platform X that failure to respond to the email could result in the need to look for new employment. However, several federal agencies, including the FBI and NASA, advised their employees to ignore the messages for security reasons.

Influenced by these reactions, Musk has decided to change his approach. According to the Polish Press Agency, federal employees who did not respond to the email might get another chance if Trump gives his approval.

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According to "Forbes" magazine, Trump supported Musk's plan, calling it "great" and a sign of "genius." The President claimed that many people do not respond to emails because they don’t exist. He also criticized agencies that ordered ignoring the messages, arguing that they are sent in a "friendly manner."

"Forbes" reports that over 100 Democratic Party representatives from the House sent a letter to the heads of federal agencies, urging them to clarify that employees are not obligated to respond to this initiative. The "New York Times" reported that Trump continued suggesting the possibility of layoffs for those who do not respond to the email.

Musk's decision and the reactions to it show how complex the relationships between the administration and federal employees can be, especially in the context of information security.

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