Elon Musk’s drastic cost-cutting at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is causing confusion and inefficiency, with federal workers struggling to adapt to sudden policy changes. Critics argue his approach is paralyzing agencies, driving away skilled employees, and disrupting Trump’s own agenda.
A controversial demand for federal workers to justify their jobs sparked internal resistance, with conflicting guidance from agency leaders. Some departments, including the FBI, instructed staff to ignore Musk’s directive. Meanwhile, legal challenges question DOGE’s authority, further stalling operations.
With agencies struggling to function, backlash is growing from both career civil servants and some Republican lawmakers. Critics warn Musk’s “scorched earth” tactics are dismantling government operations rather than improving efficiency.
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