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'Elon Musk doesn't even know my job exists,' fired federal worker says


Published on 2025-02-17 19:00:57 - MSN
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  • Among the hundreds of people protesting in front of the U.S. Capitol on Monday were recently fired federal workers left devastated and uncertain by their terminations.

The article discusses the case of a federal worker, identified only as "Jane," who was fired from her job at the Department of Energy after Elon Musk's company, X Corp, took over the management of the platform formerly known as Twitter. Jane, who worked in a specialized role focused on countering disinformation, claims that Musk was unaware of the existence of her job, which was part of a broader initiative to combat misinformation on social media platforms. Her dismissal came as part of a larger wave of layoffs following the acquisition, where many employees in similar roles were let go, reflecting Musk's apparent lack of understanding or interest in the nuanced roles dedicated to national security and public information integrity. The article highlights the tension between private sector management and public sector roles, especially in areas critical to national security and public discourse.

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