Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Good Fortune trailer
    Videos

    First Trailer for Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune, Starring Keanu Reeves

    May 29, 2025 2 Min Read
    Last of Us Season 2
    Videos

    ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premieres Date What to Expect From HBO’s Hit Series

    April 13, 2025 2 Min Read
    Disney Snow White box office
    Videos

    Snow White Teaser Drops: Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler Shine

    February 22, 2025 1 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Musk’s Job Justification Demand Adds to Chaos in Trump Administration
PhotoNews Pakistan PhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
Elon Musk DOGE Social Security data theft
PhotoNews Pakistan > Top News > Musk’s Job Justification Demand Adds to Chaos in Trump Administration
Top NewsWorld

Musk’s Job Justification Demand Adds to Chaos in Trump Administration

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published February 24, 2025 3 Min Read
Share
An illustrative image featuring Elon Musk, DODGE, and US President Donald Trump. Photo Credits: @LiveNews24-s1d (YouTube).
SHARE

US government workers, already facing disruption under President Donald Trump’s chaotic return to power, are now contending with a new challenge: Elon Musk’s demand for job justifications.

On Monday, many federal employees must submit a work summary by 11:59 PM Eastern time (9:59 AM PKT) in response to Musk’s directive. This unprecedented request has created division within the Trump administration.

Some agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), have instructed workers to comply with Musk’s request. However, other departments, such as Defense, Homeland Security, Education, and Commerce, have told their employees not to respond. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initially asked employees to comply but later reversed its stance while it figured out how best to address Musk’s directive.

Despite being ordered to cease work, workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) also received Musk’s email.

https://twitter.com/Geiger_Capital/status/1893515375075000588

Musk, the world’s richest person, has been overseeing a massive downsizing effort, cutting over 20,000 workers and offering buyouts to another 75,000 across the US government’s vast civil service, which employs 2.3 million people. These cuts have affected employees in critical sectors, including nuclear weapons oversight and public health responses.

Read: Canadians Petition to Revoke Elon Musk’s Citizenship

Meanwhile, the Trump administration recently announced the firing of 1,600 workers at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), placing most remaining employees on leave, further disrupting global humanitarian relief operations.

https://twitter.com/DaleStarkA10/status/1893774963448197364

The unprecedented job losses have left workers struggling with financial insecurity. Charles Farinella, a fired IRS agent, expressed his uncertainty about health insurance and financial stability, saying, “I might have to sell my house because I don’t have a severance or anything.”

Musk’s cuts have also impacted companies working with the government. Chemonics, a company partnered with USAID, reported furloughing 750 employees due to the disruptions.

https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1893536687063486922

Musk’s Budget Slashing and Impact on the Economy

Musk’s aim to slash $1 trillion from the government’s $6.7 trillion budget has sparked controversy, with some Republicans supporting the effort while others face backlash from voters. Musk has emphasized cutting waste and fraud from programs like Social Security and Medicare, claiming it could improve services and increase benefits. He has also suggested that there is potential to eliminate up to $521 billion annually in improper payments, according to the Government Accountability Office.

Read: Elon Musk Faces Criticism for Walking Off Stage, Leaving Son Behind

While Musk’s efforts align with Trump’s push to reduce the size of government, the approach has sparked criticism from opposition Democrats, who argue it undermines Congress’s control over government spending.

TAGGED:Elon MuskFeatured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

Britney Spears New Name in Mexico

Britney Spears Embraces New Identity as Xila Maria River Red in Mexico

Salman Agha Set to Lead Pakistan Cricket Team as All-Format Captain

Marnus Labuschagne Opening for Australia

Marnus Labuschagne Eyes Australia’s Test Opener Role in WTC Final 2025

Imran Khan bail 2025 PTI protest

PTI’s Barrister Gohar Confident in Imran Khan’s Bail

Kash Patel Epstein files 2025 podcast

FBI Director Kash Patel Sidesteps Musk’s Claim on Trump in Epstein Files

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

Malir Jail Karachi Prisoner Escape
Sindh

Malir Jail Break: 45-50 Inmates Escape in Karachi

2 Min Read
Russia Sukhoi Su-35
Top NewsWorld

Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet in Kursk Operation

2 Min Read
Hailee Steinfeld Josh Allen wedding 2025
Entertainment

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen Tie the Knot in Intimate California Wedding

2 Min Read
Sindh

Karachi to Experience Mild Tremors for 2-3 Days: PMD Chief

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Mahr Sahibzad Khan announced that Karachi will experience low-intensity tremors…

June 4, 2025
Sindh

Sindh Approves Grade 9-Based Admissions for 11th Grade in Government Colleges

The Sindh College Education Department (SCED) has approved a new policy for granting admissions to 11th…

June 7, 2025
Offbeat

German Scientists Break Nuclear Fusion Record, Advancing Clean Energy Future

German researchers at the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator in Greifswald set a new nuclear fusion record 2025,…

June 7, 2025
Sports

Stephen A. Smith Under Fire for Spreading False Brittney Griner Quote

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith faced intense criticism after amplifying a fabricated quote attributed to WNBA star…

June 6, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?