Elon Musk's DOGE has worked quickly to cut federal agencies. Here's a list of what's been targeted so far.
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Musk's DOGE Sparks Transparency Battle Amid Federal Overhaul
Above: Illustration of Pres. Donald Trump announcing Musk's new role, created Nov. 13, 2024. Image copyright: CFOTO/Contributor/Future Publishing via Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump and Musk are flouting laws like bandits, brazenly challenging courts to stop their reckless dismantling of key US agencies like USAID and financial corruption watchdogs. Judges have intervened as best they can, but the damage to government credibility and function has already proven devastating. This administration's actions threaten the country's basic constitutional balance and must be stopped.
Pro-Trump narrative
The fear surrounding DOGE is largely a fabrication by Democratic politicians and the media, yet polls show majority support among the American public. DOGE is uncovering deep-seated corruption, including a network of bureaucrats operating outside public accountability, manipulating government contracts and grants worth billions. It's also exposing historical media manipulation akin to Operation Mockingbird, where narratives are controlled by intelligence agencies.