The article reflects on the precarious position of Elon Musk as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), highlighting anticipated challenges for his continued role. Key factors suggest he's unlikely to remain long-term due to distractions from his corporate empire, tensions with other influential figures in the Trump administration, and his declining popularity, particularly after recent electoral setbacks. The article also considers whether DOGE's initiatives can sustain without Musk, noting that employees have been integrated into federal agencies, suggesting the potential for continuity even in his absence.
DOGE employees are now routinely 'embedded' in federal agencies, typically at the very peak of the administrative pyramid and with top-shelf access to the all-important data.
Musk's own lagging popularity isn't helping the Boss's own gradually eroding job-approval numbers.
Infinitely large egos like Musk's and Donald Trump's cannot perpetually coexist in the same public and private space for very long.
The incredible yet deliberately induced chaos that has been DOGE's signature contribution to public administration must soon give way to some sort of sustainable operating model.
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