Regarding the email "What did you do last week?" that Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk sent to millions of federal employees, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has clarified that federal employees are not required to respond to it. The email requested employees to reply with a five-point summary of their work achievements from the past week.
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02-26, 2025Reportedly, several federal agencies refused to comply with this directive. Unions representing U.S. federal employees criticized Musk's so-called government audit as "unprofessional" and "hasty," questioning its validity and purpose.
CBS News reported that two officials from the Office of Personnel Management confirmed in a conference call with heads of federal agencies that each agency could decide how to handle the email. The OPM also stated that they have "no plans" to use the collected information, reassuring agencies about data privacy.
A memo obtained by National Public Radio (NPR) revealed that federal agencies have been informed that "any response by employees to the email is voluntary" and that "failure to respond will not be considered a resignation." This clarification aimed to alleviate concerns about potential repercussions for non-compliance.
Musk stated on social media platform X that the email request was a "moron test" for federal employees. He claimed that the standard for passing the test was simply typing a few words and sending them, but many people failed even this "moron test." Multiple agencies, including the Department of Defense, FBI, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the U.S. court system, initially told employees to ignore the email. The American Federation of Government Employees, a union representing U.S. federal employees, sent a letter to the Office of Personnel Management condemning the email as "patently unlawful," demanding its immediate retraction.
