Elon Musk took to Twitter on Saturday to propose a bold move regarding federal employees and their productivity. He suggested that all federal workers will soon be required to report on what they accomplished during the previous week.
“Consistent with President Trump’s instructions, all federal employees will shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last week,” his tweet reads.
“Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation,” it continued.
According to Musk, failure to respond to the request would be considered an automatic resignation. This proposal highlights Musk’s emphasis on accountability and productivity, aligning with his reputation for demanding efficiency and results in his businesses.
By pushing for a system that holds employees to clear and measurable outcomes, Musk is challenging the status quo of government operations and advocating for a more results-driven approach.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are evaluating a proposal to distribute a portion of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) savings directly to American taxpayers. The initiative, termed the “DOGE Dividend,” suggests allocating 20% of DOGE’s identified savings as tax refund checks, with the remaining 80% directed toward reducing the national deficit.
The concept originated from James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria, who proposed that if DOGE achieves its $2 trillion savings goal, approximately $400 billion could be returned to taxpayers. This would equate to a one-time payment of about $5,000 per tax-paying household. Elon Musk responded to the proposal on social media, stating he would discuss it with President Trump.
During a recent event in Florida, President Trump acknowledged the idea, indicating that his administration is considering returning 20% of DOGE’s savings to American citizens and another 20% toward debt reduction.
However, the proposal faces legislative challenges. Implementing the DOGE Dividend would require congressional approval, and some lawmakers express skepticism. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina suggested that using the savings to reduce national debt might be more prudent. Similarly, Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin emphasized the importance of balancing the budget before considering direct payments to citizens.
