The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has undertaken aggressive measures to reduce federal workforce costs, resulting in significant restructuring across various agencies. One notable example is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been effectively dismantled. DOGE operatives accessed USAID’s systems without proper clearances, leading to the agency’s website and social media accounts being taken offline, staff terminations, and a cessation of overseas operations. This has left USAID with minimal to no active personnel.
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Similarly, 18F, a digital services agency within the General Services Administration (GSA), experienced abrupt terminations. On March 1, 2025, an email from Thomas Shedd, the new Technology Transformation Services (TTS) director and associate of Musk, informed all 18F staff of their non-essential status, leading to immediate dismissal and website shutdown. This action has effectively reduced the agency to a single staff member or none at all.
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These actions are part of a broader initiative by DOGE to eliminate inefficiencies within the federal government. However, critics argue that such sweeping measures may disrupt essential public services and compromise the integrity of governmental operations.
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