Elon Musk Reveals Why He Fired Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Amid DOGE's Weekly Report Directive
Musk’s remarks coincided with a broader initiative that has placed him at the centre of controversy within the US Federal workforce.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again taken aim at former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, whom he removed from his position in 2022 following his acquisition of the social media platform. Musk’s latest remarks came in response to a post on X, where he bluntly stated that Agrawal had achieved “nothing” during his tenure.
The discussion was sparked by a post referencing an old exchange between Musk and Agrawal, in which Musk had questioned Agrawal about his recent accomplishments. The post compared that moment to Musk’s current stance on federal workers, suggesting a continuity in his approach. Musk responded to the post by writing, “Parag got nothing done. Parag was fired.”
Parag got nothing done.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 22, 2025
Parag was fired. https://t.co/69Je8rpYoM
Musk’s Workplace Accountability Push For US Federal Employees
Musk’s remarks coincided with a broader initiative that has placed him at the centre of controversy within the US Federal workforce. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reportedly under Musk’s guidance, has issued a directive requiring all federal employees to provide a weekly report of their accomplishments or risk losing their jobs.
A Bloomberg report detailed that an email was sent to federal employees instructing them to compile a list of their weekly achievements and submit them to their supervisors by Monday at 11:59 pm Washington time. This directive follows recent praise from US President Donald Trump, who lauded Musk’s efforts but encouraged him to be even more assertive. Musk later suggested that the new mandate had been implemented at Trump’s request. However, as a special government adviser, Musk does not hold the power to terminate federal employees.
Backlash From Unions, Lawmakers
The policy has faced sharp criticism, particularly from labor unions representing government workers. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest federal employee union, has vowed to fight any unjust terminations, condemning the directive as a reflection of Musk and the Trump administration’s disregard for public servants. Everett Kelley, national president of the AFGE, denounced the move, asserting that it undermined the essential services provided by federal workers.
Political leaders have also voiced their support for government employees. New Jersey Senator Andy Kim addressed public servants on X, writing, “To our public servants, I’m sorry you are being threatened. You deserve so much better. I remember how proud I was when I first swore my oath as a civil servant. Honor of a lifetime. Remember why you chose to serve. Stay strong. I and many others will be right by your side.”
As Musk continues to make headlines for his involvement in political and workplace matters, the directive’s implications for the federal workforce remain a subject of heated debate.
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