Elon Musk defended the White House DOGE Office at a meeting of Italy's League Party, asserting its transparency and necessity in reducing government inefficiencies. He acknowledged the immense opposition faced in reshaping federal bureaucracy under President Trump's vision, stating that the task force only targets expenses that do not serve any purpose. Musk highlighted that since DOGE's inception, over 216,000 federal employees have been laid off, leading to rising public protests against his initiatives and increasing scrutiny of his influence in government matters.
Musk stated weâre very transparent with the Department of Government Efficiency, emphasizing the posting of actions on doge.gov and their X account.
Musk described the immense opposition encountered while reducing government bureaucracy, arguing itâs challenging even when spending cuts make sense.
The formation of DOGE has reportedly resulted in over 216,000 firings within federal agencies, demonstrating a significant impact on government workforce.
Despite claims of transparency, Musk and DOGE face increasing publicly organized protests and backlash from the community.
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