The threat comes via a post on X, where the tech billionaire and Trump advisor writes that the plan "is in line with President Trump's order" to "more aggressively" cut public expenditures.
Exactly how much the employees must have accomplished, or when they must have responded, is not clear from the post.
Musk leads President Donald Trump's White House initiative Doge (Department of government efficiency), which works on government efficiency and savings.
Musk's foray into the government apparatus has sparked strong reactions in the US and has resulted in demonstrations across the country.
Since Donald Trump took office as president, a long series of austerity packages have been presented, and tens of thousands have been laid off.
Most recently, on Friday, the Defense Department announced that they will begin laying off five percent of their civilian employees starting next week.
