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Young Techies In Trump Administration Reshaping Government

Elon Musk arrives to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Mag

A group of young engineers led by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk is causing a stir in the political landscape. These engineers, mostly in their early 20s, are part of Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and have been tasked with streamlining federal agencies and handling sensitive taxpayer data.

While conservatives praise the team as brilliant minds working to cut bureaucratic red tape, critics express concerns about privacy and the lack of regulation surrounding their activities.

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