Elon Musk's Unexpected Desire for a Government Shutdown

Elon Musk has expressed a surprising interest in a potential government shutdown, which contradicts the public stance of former President Trump, who is advocating for a continuing resolution to avoid such an event. Musk views the shutdown as an opportunity to facilitate the layoff of federal employees, significantly reducing the workforce in government agencies. If a shutdown occurs and lasts beyond 30 days, furloughed employees would be subject to reduction in force procedures, enabling the elimination of their positions. This situation raises concerns about the repercussions of a shutdown on critical services and the job security of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.