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Despite political motivations to streamline federal operations, Trump’s approach has been met with backlash, particularly following an email sent by prominent entrepreneur Elon Musk that created widespread confusion among federal employees. Initially, the email mandated workers to justify their job statuses or risk termination; however, the White House later clarified that such requests were voluntary. This reversal adds another layer of complexity to the administration's communications and tactics regarding federal staffing.