Cracks may already be showing in the Trump administration, with newly-sworn-in FBI director Kash Patel sending an email to all his department’s employees instructing them to “pause any responses” they may have been working on following Elon Musk’s request that federal employees provide weekly summaries of their accomplishments or risk losing their jobs.

Elon Musk’s DOGE email ultimatum to federal workers may have revealed internal tensions in Trump administration

Elon Musk sent an email to federal employees under his unofficial role, asking them to list their weekly accomplishments. The Office of Personnel Management issued the request, prompting immediate backlash from Washington officials.

In the mail, federal workers were instructed to reply in five bullet points, outlining their accomplishments in the last seven days. They were not allowed to share classified information

Musk, who serves as co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency and advisor to US President Donald Trump, announced that federal employees must submit a detailed report of their weekly accomplishments.

US Senator Adam Schiff was among the fiercest critics of Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director, calling him a "political hack" and a "sycophant" unfit for the role.

FBI chief Kash Patel, has a complicated history with tech billionaire Elon Musk. Despite years of public criticism, including allegations of monopolistic control and data misuse, Musk has endorsed Patels nomination.

Kash Patel is confirmed as the new FBI Director after his controversial appointment by President Donald Trump. The Senate approved Patel in a 51-49 vote.

Kash Patel, a fervent Donald Trump supporter, took oath as the new director of the FBI on Friday, becoming one of the most powerful appointees in the 47th President's administration. Patel has been one of Trump's most vocal supporters since the conclusion of his first term.