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    Home » Trump Touts Musk’s DOGE Initiative Amid Sweeping Federal Workforce Cuts

    Trump Touts Musk’s DOGE Initiative Amid Sweeping Federal Workforce Cuts

    Aishwarya ParikhBy Aishwarya ParikhMarch 5, 2025 World No Comments3 Mins Read
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    DOGE Reshapes the Federal Government

    US President Donald Trump is expected to highlight his administration’s aggressive federal downsizing efforts during his address to Congress on Tuesday night. A key focus will be the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

    In just six weeks, DOGE has dismantled entire agencies and cut tens of thousands of jobs, a move that has sparked growing concerns among lawmakers. Critics warn of potential conflicts of interest, given Musk’s leadership roles at Tesla, SpaceX, and social media platform X.

    What Is DOGE and How Does It Operate?

    DOGE was established on Trump’s first day in office through an executive order aimed at modernising government technology and increasing efficiency. Despite its name, DOGE is not a formal government department but a temporary White House unit with broad authority.

    With around 40 employees, many of whom are young software engineers linked to Musk’s companies, DOGE has rapidly expanded its mandate beyond the initial order. The team has moved across government agencies, identifying spending cuts and reducing the federal workforce.

    Musk, classified as a “special government employee,” does not draw a salary. The White House has been vague about his specific role, though he is believed to be overseeing DOGE’s operations. Facing legal scrutiny, the administration named former healthcare executive Amy Gleason as acting administrator.

    Cost Savings and Controversy

    DOGE claims to have saved $105 billion through workforce reductions, asset sales, and contract cancellations. However, its savings figures have been widely disputed due to multiple errors and inconsistencies. Some of its largest savings claims have been quietly removed from its website after errors were discovered.

    Despite the controversies, Musk has stated that DOGE is working toward a $1 trillion savings goal, with the federal budget expected to reach $7 trillion this year.

    Federal Workforce Reductions and Lawsuits

    DOGE has already impacted around 100,000 federal employees:

    • 75,000 workers accepted voluntary buyouts.
    • 25,000 employees have been terminated, starting with probationary staff who have fewer legal protections.
    • Career civil servants are expected to face further cuts under a Trump executive order requiring agencies to submit workforce reduction plans by March 13.

    Unions have launched more than two dozen lawsuits challenging the mass layoffs, with mixed legal outcomes. A judge temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive data at the Department of Education, while other courts have questioned whether unions have standing to sue.

    Agencies Most Affected by DOGE Cuts

    DOGE has targeted multiple agencies, leading to shutdowns and mass layoffs:

    • USAID (United States Agency for International Development) has been shuttered, ending key global aid programs.
    • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which protects consumers from predatory lending, has been dismantled, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest since it previously investigated Tesla’s loan policies.
    • NASA, which has billions of dollars in contracts with Musk’s SpaceX, is now under DOGE scrutiny.
    • FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), which oversees aviation safety, has seen DOGE staff intervene in contract processes, including a $2.4 billion telecommunications contract involving Verizon.

    Other agencies facing major cuts include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Social Security Administration (SSA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the US Forest Service. These cuts have raised alarms about potential disruptions to public services, weather forecasting, tax collection, and environmental management.

    With Trump and Musk pushing ahead despite legal and political opposition, the impact of DOGE on the federal government remains a growing point of contention in Washington.

    With inputs from Reuters

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