So, like, what’s the deal with this whole Department of Government Efficiency thing during the Trump administration, you know? Elon Musk supposedly took a step back from his government duties, and the courts are trying to shut down some of DOGE’s crazy efforts. It might seem like DOGE has chilled out a bit, but that’s not really the case, not even close.
When you think of DOGE, you probably picture Elon Musk going all Edward Scissorhands on things, right? But, like, behind the scenes, DOGE has infiltrated every nook and cranny of the federal government. And guess what? Their goals are pretty much the same as the broader Trump administration. So, getting rid of DOGE now is like trying to unmix a drop of food coloring from water. Good luck with that.
DOGE isn’t out there making a big fuss, trying to fire a bunch of government workers. Nope, they’re working in secret to gather, mix, and analyze data that shouldn’t even be mixed. They’re using this info to spy on immigrants and help the Justice Department with voter fraud cases. Even if Musk says he’s stepping back (which, by the way, he met with House Republicans recently), his peeps are still holding it down in the agencies that control the federal workforce and oversee his companies. DOGE is even using his xAI Grok chatbot to go through sensitive data, meaning your personal info might be training data for the model. A 19-year-old going by Big Balls is still calling the shots.
And those wins against DOGE? They might not last long. The Trump administration used DOGE to bulldoze its policies through, and even though the courts have pushed back at times, the policies are still there. The Wall Street Journal spilled the tea that Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, is gonna keep the cost-cutting torch burning in the post-Musk era. Instead of a hammer, expect him to whip out a sharp blade.
Vought has been all about Project 2025, the roadmap for DOGE’s moves. He’s been talking about what happens after DOGE’s initial blitz for months now. He’s all about making those savings stick and using all the presidential tools in the shed. Congress might be more willing to play ball than Vought thought, though. They managed to pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill recently, complete with cuts to the social safety net.
DOGE might seem less flashy these days, but it’s still a threat. It’s not some independent force but a cog in the grand plan to gut the federal government and rewrite the social contract. Keep an eye on DOGE, shine a light on its shadiness, but don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. A fool with a chainsaw ain’t got nothing on the power of the state.
So, like, what’s next for DOGE and Elon Musk, you think? Share your thoughts on the site or email us. And hey, check out these cool reads we found: DOGE using Meta AI to snoop on federal workers’ emails, FEMA ditching its 4-year plan before hurricane season, and what it’s like to interview for a job at DOGE. Intriguing stuff, huh?
Alright, that’s a wrap for now. Stay tuned for more juicy updates.
