DOGE staffers have resigned amid confusion over Elon Musk’s email to government workers threatening job cuts. The Trump administration is ordering federal departments to prepare for “large-scale reductions in force” by March 13, with instructions to eliminate positions and produce reorganization plans. The memo from OMB Director Russ Vought and OPM Acting Director Charles Ezell criticized the federal government for being costly, inefficient, and not producing results for the American public. The first round of firings led by Elon Musk targeted recently hired or promoted probationary workers, with over 75,000 accepting buyouts. The new phase of layoffs will now target federal employees with full civil service protection. Musk emphasized the need to keep essential workers on the payroll, but those who are not essential should not be retained. This follows an executive order signed by Trump on Feb. 11. Despite numerous requests, the White House has not provided a specific total for the number of layoffs across federal departments. The situation has created uncertainty among government workers and raised concerns about the impact of the cuts on public services.
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