Elon Musk Defends Sweeping Overhaul of U.S. Federal Agencies

Standing alongside President Trump, Musk claims his task force aims to cut waste, but critics allege it undermines government integrity.

Elon Musk, leading the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), is spearheading efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy, claiming it will save up to $1 trillion in spending.
President Trump issued a directive requiring federal agencies to cooperate with DOGE, including stricter hiring limitations and the appointment of DOGE representatives in each agency.
Critics argue the initiative is a politically motivated purge, replacing career officials with loyalists, and have launched legal challenges that have temporarily blocked some actions.
The program has already led to significant changes, such as the downsizing of USAID and the introduction of voluntary severance packages for federal employees.
Despite Musk's assertions of transparency, DOGE has not provided detailed evidence of alleged corruption or waste, drawing skepticism from watchdogs and state officials.