Trump and Musk Push Sweeping Federal Workforce Cuts Through DOGE Initiative

President Trump's executive order empowers Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to oversee significant downsizing of federal agencies, sparking legal and ethical concerns.

• President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to implement large-scale workforce reductions, with Elon Musk leading the effort through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
• The order mandates a hiring ratio of one new employee for every four who leave, while exempting roles in immigration enforcement, public safety, and law enforcement.
• Critics have raised concerns about transparency, conflicts of interest, and the legality of Musk's unprecedented authority over government operations.
• Musk defended the initiative as a response to public demand for government reform, acknowledging potential mistakes but pledging to correct them quickly.
• Legal challenges and public backlash are mounting, with federal employees and unions voicing fears over job security, oversight gaps, and the broader implications of the cuts.

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