Elon Musk and DOGE Leaders Defend Controversial Cuts in Federal Workforce During Fox News Interview
Elon Musk defends DOGE's efficiency drive, announcing minimal layoffs while addressing criticism over terminating federal employees and the overhaul of key governmental processes.
Overview
In a Fox News interview, Elon Musk and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) members addressed criticism about federal employee layoffs, asserting that most departures were voluntary. The team aims to modernize government systems, particularly the overhauled Social Security Administration. They claimed less than 0.15% of the federal workforce received notices for layoffs. Critics accuse DOGE of creating turmoil, while Musk characterized their efforts as transformative and essential for government efficiency. Recent reports indicate ongoing legal challenges to DOGE's methods amid concerns over the impact on essential services, including Social Security.
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- Musk and DOGE officials defended their efficiency measures during a Fox News interview while facing criticism for their approach to managing the federal agencies, stating that 'almost no one has gotten fired'.
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