Budget Slash: Musk and Trump's Unprecedented Civil Service Overhaul

Elon Musk has demanded U.S. government workers justify their jobs amidst a radical budget-slashing initiative under President Trump's administration. Various agencies are split on complying. The move has led to mass layoffs, sparked lawsuits, and put humanitarian relief efforts into chaos, affecting the broader U.S. economy.

U.S. government workers are bracing for further upheaval as President Donald Trump's administration, backed by billionaire Elon Musk, imposes sweeping budget cuts with little precedent. On Monday, federal employees face the daunting task of justifying their positions amid Musk's civil service overhaul.

Musk's directive demands civil-service workers to submit job summaries by a stringent deadline, creating division among agencies. While some, like the Drug Enforcement Administration, comply, others such as the Department of Defense resist the mandate. This unprecedented demand has pushed agencies like Health and Human Services into a state of uncertainty.

The mass layoff wave affects more than 20,000 federal workers. Trump's government has issued a cease order on USAID, resulting in potential financial insecurity for employees. The initiative, aimed at a $1 trillion budget cut, has stirred debates on legal boundaries and economic impacts.

(With inputs from agencies.)