The article reflects on the initial hopes for DOGE to effectively tackle entrenched issues within federal agencies, such as inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures. The author expresses disappointment as DOGE's early promise devolved into haphazard attempts to enact change, likening it to a "whack-a-mole" strategy that lacks cohesion. This scattered approach has led to a backlash from the bureaucracy, resulting in a stalemate. The article underscores the challenges faced in reforming government agencies, particularly when confronted with persistent and resistant bureaucratic structures.
A few have had success in addressing problems under their direct control by cutting programs, budgets or staff and returning actual dollars to the Treasury.
But after the first 100 days it is clear that what should have been a carefully planned attack strategy has turned into a variety of scattershot 'whack-a-mole' attempts at various agencies.
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