Elon Musk's DOGE Targets Peace Corps for Cost-Cutting Review

DOGE staff have begun reviewing financial records and internal systems at Peace Corps headquarters, raising concerns about potential layoffs and program reductions.

DOGE representatives arrived at Peace Corps headquarters on April 4, 2025, initiating a review of the agency's financial records and internal systems.
Peace Corps staff have been instructed to cooperate with DOGE while maintaining detailed records of all interactions and data provided.
The Peace Corps, a bipartisan symbol of U.S. soft power with a $400 million annual budget, has deployed over 240,000 volunteers worldwide since its creation in 1961.
DOGE's actions at other agencies, such as USAID, have previously led to significant layoffs and program cuts, fueling concerns about potential reductions at the Peace Corps.
The National Peace Corps Association and its community have mobilized to oppose any cuts, emphasizing the agency's critical role in global development and diplomacy.