As the Trump administration continues to downsize the federal workforce, anxiety is mounting among government employees over potential surveillance by Elon Musk's 'government efficiency' team. Reports of DOGE representatives gaining access to agency computer systems have left many federal workers feeling uneasy.
Concerns about monitoring of emails, texts, and conversations have led some employees to take precautions such as turning off phones at home, avoiding online communication platforms, and even purchasing Faraday bags to block signals. The fear of being surveilled without their knowledge has prompted some to print out important records for safekeeping.
