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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Senator calls Musk a ‘d***’ after DOGE boss asked federal workers to defend their jobs via email

Senator Tina Smith labeled Elon Musk a “d***” after the Department of Government Efficiency leader announced he’s requiring every federal employee to defend their roles in a five-bullet-point email or lose their jobs.

“This is the ultimate dick boss move from Musk - except he isn’t even the boss, he’s just a dick,” the Minnesota Democrat said, attaching a screenshot of Musk’s email announcement.

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