As I've been shouting for a month, it's agency managers who need to hold the line -- starting with a complete reading of whatever "the email" says.
Every EO included some hedge like "as allowed by law," but managers AND THE MEDIA routinely missed (or ignored) that and over-complied.
Every EO included some hedge like "as allowed by law," but managers AND THE MEDIA routinely missed (or ignored) that and over-complied.
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The head of each agency or division should reply "I speak for every staff member of this agency. We got your email. We absolutely understand what you've done. We're already in compliance. Have a nice day."
Clear now that he wants them to report on themselves. Lots of great suggestions on bluesky. I especially like:
https://bsky.app/profile/jbendery.bsky.social/post/3lisjumnsgs2b