Trump Advisor Defends DOGE's Email Ultimatum

Elon Musk's Email Mandate Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk's latest directive as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) set off a firestorm, with federal employees and officials reacting to his demand that all government workers list their weekly accomplishments in bullet points. 
Musk's warning that failure to respond "will be taken as a resignation" has drawn immediate pushback, with agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Social Security Administration advising employees that participation is voluntary. Some officials have even raised concerns that the email could be read by foreign adversaries, adding another layer of scrutiny to the already contentious directive.
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Alina Habba Defends Musk's Strategy

During an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Alina Habba, counselor to President Donald Trump, was put on the spot when asked to share one of her own weekly bullet points — mirroring Musk's requirement for federal employees. 
Habba responded by listing her work on Middle Eastern affairs and child trafficking but claimed her most significant accomplishment was classified. She defended the email mandate, arguing that anyone unable to produce a simple list of tasks "has a serious problem." 
Habba also emphasized that Musk and DOGE's efforts are focused on rooting out inefficiency, stating that federal employees should be "held accountable" for their taxpayer-funded salaries.

Legal Challenges and Political Backlash Loom

Musk's directive has not only ignited debate among federal workers but has also opened the door to potential legal challenges. Critics argue that the mandate creates a hostile work environment and may violate labor laws. Meanwhile, high-profile figures, including former Barack Obama strategist David Axelrod, have encouraged federal employees to publicize their responses, pushing back against Musk's framing of the workforce as wasteful. 

Real 'Efficiency' or Just a Stunt?

Adding fuel to the fire, Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov pointed out the hypocrisy of Trump's own cabinet members instructing their employees not to comply with the directive, questioning whether the initiative is truly about efficiency or simply a political stunt.

Musk Doubles Down on Criticism

Unfazed by the criticism, Musk took to X to mock those who failed to meet the first deadline, calling the test "utterly trivial." He ridiculed managers who advised their employees against responding, claiming their resistance only highlighted the "incompetence and contempt" within the federal system. 
In an updated post, Musk stated that employees who failed to respond to the first deadline would be given a second chance but warned that missing it again would lead to termination. His remarks have only intensified the debate, with opponents viewing the initiative as an overreach and supporters praising it as a necessary shake-up of government inefficiency.