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Martin Pengelly in Washington and agencies

Poll shows strong disapproval of Musk cost-cutting as US agencies end leases

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Hundreds of US Postal Service workers rally against ‘department of government efficiency’ actions against the institution in Washington on 24 February 2025. Photograph: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock

Donald Trump and Elon Musk face increasing headwinds in their attempt to brutally slash federal budgets and staffing, after two judges ruled against the firing of probationary employees by Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) and public polling revealed strong disapproval of the Tesla billionaire’s work.

Nonetheless, the gathering effects of the cuts were illustrated by news that federal agencies will begin to vacate hundreds of offices across the country this summer.

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