In a surprising turn of events, the General Services Administration (GSA) has requested that hundreds of federal employees, who were laid off during a cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk, return to their positions. An internal memo revealed that these employees, who managed government workspaces, have until the end of the week to accept or decline their reinstatement. The GSA has faced significant operational challenges due to the downsizing, which left the agency understaffed and unable to perform basic functions. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, have condemned the indiscriminate job cuts, arguing they did not result in any real savings and instead led to costly inefficiencies. The GSA's decision to recall employees mirrors similar actions taken by other federal agencies, indicating a potential reversal of the aggressive downsizing strategy implemented under Musk's leadership.