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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.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wears a 'Trump Was Right About Everything!' hat while attending a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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Elon Musk speaks during an America PAC town hall in Green Bay, Wis., on March 30, 2025.

Overview

  • 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.