In a surprising move, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reportedly issued an ultimatum to U.S. federal employees, demanding they return to their offices by Monday or face resignation.
The directive, which surfaced late Friday, has sparked widespread debate and confusion, as Musk holds no official government position. Some speculate that his remarks could be linked to his ongoing push for strict return-to-office policies in his own companies, including Tesla and X (formerly Twitter). However, federal work policies are determined by the U.S. government, not private individuals.
Officials have yet to respond to Musk’s statement, but many federal employees continue to operate under hybrid work arrangements established during the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor unions and government agencies are expected to weigh in on the controversy as the Monday deadline approaches.
It remains unclear whether Musk’s comments will have any tangible impact on federal workforce policies or if they will be dismissed as a rhetorical statement.
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