Elon Musk's Leadership of Government Efficiency Department Faces Legal and Operational Collapse

Federal courts have reversed mass layoffs and system shutdowns, exposing dysfunction and financial mismanagement under Musk's tenure.

Federal courts have ruled against mass layoffs carried out by the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), ordering the reinstatement of 25,000 unlawfully dismissed workers.
A judge declared Doge’s shutdown of USAID’s digital systems unconstitutional and mandated the restoration of critical networks to ensure operational continuity.
Investigations revealed significant errors and inflated claims in Doge's financial reporting, undermining its stated cost-saving achievements.
Musk's leadership has caused internal conflicts within the Trump administration, with cabinet officials opposing his workforce reductions and warning of risks to essential services like air traffic safety and veterans' healthcare.
Public backlash and Musk's controversial public behavior have damaged his reputation and created a public relations crisis for both Doge and the Trump administration.