DOGE’S possible legal violations

Elon Musk and his team are pushing for budget cuts and layoffs throughout the federal government, yet the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, has seen its funding skyrocket to nearly $40 million. Despite being hailed as “maximally transparent” by Musk, details about the department’s spending and operations remain shrouded in secrecy.

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that around 100 individuals are employed by DOGE, but his administration has been reluctant to disclose any information regarding the department’s activities. Both Trump and Musk have defended DOGE as a necessary tool for streamlining a bloated bureaucracy, but the consequences of their actions have been devastating. Essential programs that catered to vulnerable populations have been forced to shut down due to the budget cuts.

Most of DOGE’s funding has been funneled from other federal agencies through the Economy Act, a law dating back nearly a century. Despite being treated as a federal agency by the Trump administration, DOGE has refused to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests, raising concerns about potential violations.

In the midst of numerous lawsuits related to DOGE, a federal judge has questioned the government’s contradictory stance on the department’s status. While Musk has praised the cuts made by DOGE and criticized targeted agencies, Trump officials now claim that he is not directly overseeing its operations.

The operating practices of DOGE have raised serious doubts and left many unanswered questions. The department’s ambiguous status and lack of transparency have sparked concerns about potential legal violations.