Summary

Federal employees are defying Elon Musk’s threats against leakers who share information with the media about his DOGE.

Despite Musk warning that leakers “will be found” after a Pentagon briefing leak, many workers feel obligated to expose what they call dysfunction.

Staff are taking extensive precautions—using encrypted messaging apps like Signal, avoiding government devices, and meeting in person—while expressing concerns about surveillance.

One FDA employee stated, “We are public servants, not Elon’s servants,” reflecting widespread sentiment that transparency outweighs personal risk.

  • akilou@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    Speaking as a Federal employee myself, this is now the 4th president I’m serving under. Some of my colleagues have seen more come and go. We were here before Elon and we will be here after.

    • MisterOwl
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      1 month ago

      You’ve served under 4 presidents. How many dictators?

    • bean
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      1 month ago

      Then you might wake the fuck up and not have such a flippant attitude.

      You:

      • akilou@sh.itjust.works
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        1 month ago

        Dude, fuck you. You don’t know me. I’ve been on the front line dealing with DOGE’s bullshit since day 1. I’ve been to 4 protests in as many weeks. I’ve made numerous phone calls to my representatives.

        Fuck Elon and fuck you too