- Elon Musk, serving as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and senior adviser, implemented program cuts and widespread layoffs during his time in the White House.
- New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman stated that Musk's role, described as a de facto co-president, “created so much destabilization" within the government.
- Musk's tenure was marked by chaotic policies and decisions, including attempts to cut over $100 million in grants and access sensitive data, which are still under scrutiny.
- Federal judges have since ruled that some of Musk's grant cuts are unconstitutional and allowed lawsuits over DOGE's access to sensitive data to proceed.
- His actions led to federal employees losing jobs, with some later reinstated, and prompted departments like the IRS to bolster hiring efforts.
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