DOJ Chiefs Tell Staff Not to Reply to Musk Job Details Order

Justice Department supervisors are directing employees to hold off on replying to the federal government-wide mandate to describe recent job achievements—an Elon Musk order that DOJ staff worry will trigger ethics violations.

At least five DOJ office leaders quickly responded to the HR email—the latest mandate from Musk’s government efficiency team—by telling their staff not to detail their work until they receive further clarity, said five people familiar with the situation.