Conflict in the White House: What’s Happening?
The recent events in Washington have sparked a wave of disputes and tensions within the US administration. The cause was an initiative by Elon Musk, who, in an ultimatum form, ordered federal employees to list their achievements or risk losing their jobs. This decision provoked a mixed reaction among officials, leading to internal conflicts and even resistance from certain agencies.
Background: How Musk Gained Influence in Washington
After Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the relationship between the administration and the US business elite became even closer. Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and other innovative companies, gained significant influence in the field of government management through his involvement in initiatives to improve governmental efficiency. However, his approach to reforming the bureaucracy turned out to be quite radical.
“Shock Therapy” from Musk: What Happened?
According to Reuters, the situation escalated after Musk stated on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that all US government officials must provide a detailed description of their achievements. Failure to respond, he said, would be considered voluntary resignation. Following this, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially sent an email to 2.3 million officials, demanding accountability.
White House and Trump’s Reaction
Initially, it seemed that the Trump administration supported this move. However, according to insider information, many White House employees were surprised by this decision. While Donald Trump did not sign the order, he publicly stated, “It’s somewhat voluntary. But if you don’t respond, I guess you’ll be fired.”
Press Secretary Karolina Levitt, responding to a request from Reuters, stated that the White House was not caught off guard and that the media is “exaggerating the situation.” She also criticized the media for excessive attention to Musk and Trump, hinting at their bias in covering the work of the federal government.
Resistance to Musk: Do all support his initiative?
Not all agencies agreed to comply with Musk’s demand. Some federal agencies even openly urged their employees to ignore the email. Feeling resistance, Musk continued to push, stating that he was giving government officials “another chance” to respond to his ultimatum.
What’s next?
Analysts believe that such management methods could exacerbate the political situation in the U.S. Although Trump supports Musk, widespread resistance among federal employees could pose a serious challenge to the administration. The question remains: can Musk really influence government reform, or is this just another loud scandal without real change?
One thing is clear – the integration of business into politics is taking on new forms, and the role of technological billionaires in government is growing. But will government officials be willing to work under Musk’s “corporate rules” – time will tell.
