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Elon Musk Criticizes Ex-CEO, Orders Federal Work Justifications

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-23T12:55:27.682234+05:30

- Elon Musk criticized former X CEO Parag Agrawal for lack of productivity, leading to his dismissal after Musk's acquisition. - Musk's Department of Government Efficiency ordered federal employees to justify their work weekly, sparking backlash and union opposition. - The directive came after former President Trump praised Musk and suggested he become more aggressive. - Federal employees must submit a list of weekly accomplishments or risk losing their jobs, with the deadline set for Monday at 11:59 p.m. - The American Federation of Government Employees vowed to challenge any unlawful dismissals, criticizing Musk and the Trump administration for their disdain for federal workers. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/elon-musk-on-former-twitter-ceo-parag-agrawal-fired-got-nothing-done/articleshow/118497886.cms), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/elon-musk-roasts-ex-twitter-ceo-parag-agrawal-after-new-doge-diktat-he-got-nothing-done-was-fired-12947991.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/elon-musks-jibe-at-former-x-ceo-parag-agrawal-got-nothing-done-was-fired-101740285242461.html)

Elon Musk criticized former X CEO Parag Agrawal for lack of productivity, leading to his dismissal after Musk's acquisition.
Musk's Department of Government Efficiency ordered federal employees to justify their work weekly, sparking backlash and union opposition.
The directive came after former President Trump praised Musk and suggested he become more aggressive.
Federal employees must submit a list of weekly accomplishments or risk losing their jobs, with the deadline set for Monday at 11:59 p.m.
The American Federation of Government Employees vowed to challenge any unlawful dismissals, criticizing Musk and the Trump administration for their disdain for federal workers.

Source: The Times Of India, Moneycontrol, Hindustan Times

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