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Elon Musk's DOGE Team Begins Review at Peace Corps Headquarters

The Department of Government Efficiency, known for budget cuts and layoffs, has gained access to Peace Corps systems, raising concerns about the agency's future.

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 staff, led by Elon Musk, arrived at Peace Corps headquarters on Friday and are expected to work through the weekend.
  • The team has been granted access to internal systems, including financial records, as part of their cost-cutting review.
  • Peace Corps staff have been instructed to cooperate with DOGE requests while maintaining detailed records of all interactions.
  • The purpose of DOGE's review remains unclear, but the agency's history of layoffs and budget cuts has raised fears of program reductions.
  • Advocacy groups, including the National Peace Corps Association, have voiced opposition to potential cuts, emphasizing the agency's bipartisan support and global impact since its founding in 1961.