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3mo ago

A Third of Elon Musk's Government Efficiency Team Resigns Over Ethical Concerns

The resignations follow Musk's controversial directives and alleged misuse of federal resources under Trump's administration.

Elon Musk et Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche, le 11 février 2025.
Elon Musk.
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Overview

  • 21 federal employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned, citing ethical conflicts with directives to dismantle public services and compromise sensitive data.
  • The DOGE, led by Elon Musk as a special government employee, was created by President Trump to cut federal spending and reduce bureaucracy.
  • Resigning employees criticized chaotic management, including anonymous firings and politically charged loyalty screenings, which they claim undermine the agency's mission.
  • Elon Musk's recent ultimatum for federal employees to justify their weekly work or face termination added to the confusion and resistance among government agencies.
  • Critics, including some Republican lawmakers, have raised concerns about the potential risks to national security and public trust due to DOGE's aggressive cost-cutting measures.