More than 20 civil service employees resigned on Tuesday from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, citing their refusal to dismantle critical public services. The employees, who had worked for the United States Digital Service, expressed concerns about the lack of skills and experience among those enlisted by Musk to cut the federal government’s size. This mass resignation is seen as a setback for Musk and President Donald Trump’s efforts to streamline the federal workforce through technology.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the resignations, stating that President Trump remains committed to making the government more efficient. Musk dismissed the resignations as “fake news” and suggested that the staffers were Democratic holdovers. The staff who resigned held senior roles in tech companies before joining the government and felt compelled to leave due to the disruptive and secretive nature of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
The resigning employees warned of security risks and the endangerment of critical government systems and data due to the removal of skilled civil servants. Musk’s aggressive approach to government efficiency has resulted in layoffs and resignations within the Digital Service office. The former USDS staff expressed concerns about Musk’s intentions and his impact on American services. The abrupt changes in government processes and the disregard for the expertise of qualified employees have raised alarm bells among observers. The situation reflects a clash between Musk’s ideals and the importance of safeguarding government services and data.
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