During President Donald Trump's first second-term Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk addressed the recent email blast sent to federal workers, clarifying that it was intended as a pulse check rather than a performance review. Musk emphasized that the purpose was to assess the well-being and productivity of employees, not to evaluate their performance.
He expressed concern that some federal workers may not have responded to the email due to being deceased, leading to a lack of engagement. Musk assured that the intention was not to be unfair or arbitrary in assessing employees.
However, President Trump interjected, suggesting that federal workers who failed to respond to the email were at risk of being terminated. He referred to these individuals as being 'on the bubble,' indicating that their employment status was uncertain.
Trump speculated that the lack of response could be attributed to various reasons such as individuals having other jobs, relocating, or being unavailable. He implied that those who did not comply with the email directive might face consequences.
The exchange between Musk and Trump highlighted differing perspectives on the purpose and implications of the email communication sent to federal workers. While Musk emphasized the importance of understanding the well-being of employees, Trump underscored the potential consequences for those who did not adhere to the directive.
