DOGE is getting lists of the military’s probationary workers from the Pentagon
- Department of Government Efficiency staffers were at the Pentagon to receive lists of military probationary employees, according to U.S. officials.
- It remains unclear if all probationary personnel will be let go, as some might be exempt due to the critical nature of their work, according to the officials.
- President Donald Trump has stated that Elon Musk is serving as his senior adviser regarding workforce reductions at the Pentagon.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed support for cuts to the Pentagon, stating the need to 'cut the fat and grow the muscle .
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Defense officials question legality of Pentagon firings
Across the department, tens of thousands of civilian employees are considered probationary and eligible to be fired, the senior defense official said. CNN has reached out to the Office of the Secretary of Defense for comment.
Hegseth Announces He's Working With DOGE To Root Out Massive Fraud At Pentagon - The American Tribune.com
In a clip posted to X by Libs of TikTok, Pete Hegseth explained how he welcomes the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) oversight of defense spending. Hegseth, the Secretary of State, said that the Department of Defense is rife with waste and fraud which DOGE can correct. He said this is vital to reforming the Military. Many online commenters expressed their support for Hegseth’s actions. “So about wanting to welcome Elon Musk and goes …
Defense officials fear impending Pentagon firings could break law and hurt military readiness
Some defense officials responsible for drafting lists of civilian Pentagon employees to be terminated as soon as this week are raising concerns with their superiors that the summary firings could break the law and potentially harm US military readiness, a senior defense official told CNN.
The latest on Musk and DOGE.
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