Elon Musk’s DOGE email to federal workers sparks backlash even as Donald Trump applauds it

A federal worker has responded to Donald Trump’s comments on Elon Musk’s email and the meme he shared, which mocked government employees.

Latisha Thompson, a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, was asked about the conflicting messages from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk regarding the email that threatened federal workers’ jobs.

Federal worker’s response to the email

Thompson was shocked upon reading the email, finding its content deeply disrespectful and insulting. In a recent interview with CNN, she said that federal employees provide essential services to working families, veterans, seniors and students every day.


Thompson explained that they are required to meet performance standards every six months, reflecting the significance of their roles in the government.

In her view, the email was nothing more than an intimidation tactic designed to humiliate, dehumanise and demoralise the federal workforce.

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The email sent by DOGE

On Saturday, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, sent an email titled ‘What did you do last week?’

The message instructed federal employees to summarise their weekly achievements in five bullet points and stated that failure to comply would result in resignation.

Donald Trump mocks federal employees

President Trump later posted a meme on his social media platform Truth Social. The meme featured SpongeBob SquarePants deep in thought, holding a notepad, while his friend Patrick Star displayed a list titled ‘Got Done Last Week.’

The list included the following points:

· Cried about Trump

· Cried about Elon

· Made it into the office for once

· Read some emails

· Cried about Trump and Elon some more

Federal worker disappointed with the meme

Thompson expressed disappointment over the meme, describing it as deeply disheartening. She stressed the dedication and hard work of federal employees, who strive daily to keep the country running smoothly.

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Regarding the reference to crying in the meme, she added that such mockery was causing significant emotional distress among government workers.

She concluded by stating that she and her colleagues felt tormented and terrorised by the relentless attacks from DOGE and Elon Musk.

FAQs

1. What was written in the email sent by Elon Musk’s DOGE?
Acting OPM Director Charles Ezell sent an email to employees on Saturday, instructing them to respond with five bullet points listing their accomplishments from the previous week.


2. What is DOGE?
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a newly created advisory body under US President Donald Trump. It is led by Elon Musk.