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.

  • Em Adespoton@lemmy.ca
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    3 days ago

    They would have tried to get him to walk things back for a plea deal, and when that failed, lock him up for around 15 years. He would have been let out early on good behavior.

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      2 days ago

      Yeah sounds like he made the bad decision here. Give me a fucking break. You’re delusional.

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        3 days ago

        Manning was ultimately sentenced to 35 years in prison. Her sentence was commuted by President Barack Obama 2017, after she had served for seven years.

        Actually, given the timing and who has been POTUS since 2013, you’re probably right about Leavenworth.