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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Musk and allies have reportedly seized key HR office - and skipped past officials to send mass resignation email

Elon Musk continues to assert his power and influence with President Donald Trump, and a new report details how the tech mogul and his allies have taken “control” of the Office of Personnel Management and skipped past key officials to release an email asking federal workers to resign.

More than 2.3 million government employees were sent an email last week offering buyouts to anyone who voluntarily leaves their job in an effort to significantly reduce the federal workforce.

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