Musk's DOGE Faces Intensifying Scrutiny as $1 Trillion Cuts Advance

Elon Musk defends sweeping federal cost-cutting measures as protests, legal challenges, and service disruptions escalate.

Elon Musk and DOGE leaders emphasized their goal of cutting $1 trillion in government spending by late May, claiming significant progress but facing widespread criticism.
Massive layoffs, including over 100,000 federal employees, and the closure of agencies like USAID have drawn legal challenges, with courts ruling some actions likely violated the Constitution.
DOGE's claims of fraud in Social Security have been widely disputed, with critics highlighting disruptions to essential services and system failures.
Protests against DOGE's initiatives have grown, with vandalism targeting Tesla locations and Musk blaming 'propaganda' from the far left for inciting violence.
DOGE leaders defended their approach as a 'revolution' to modernize government systems, promising an 'Apple Store-like experience' despite operational chaos and public disapproval.