In a dramatic turn of events, 21 employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have resigned in protest against Elon Musk's leadership, citing concerns over the dismantling of critical public services. The resignations, detailed in a letter first reported by AP News, highlight growing tensions between Musk and civil servants unwilling to comply with sweeping government cuts.
The ex-DOGE staffers, many of whom were part of the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) before Musk's takeover, stated in their resignation letter that they 'swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations' but could no longer stand by as essential government functions were being slashed. According to the Daily Mail, these resignations come in response to Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures that have already led to the firing of 40 federal employees and drastic policy shifts.
