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From meme to movement: A breakdown of DOGE’s first 100 days

President Donald Trump created the temporary Department of Government Efficiency during his second term to address and reduce inefficiencies, improper activities, and misuse of resources within the federal government, focusing on these goals in the administration’s first 100 days.
Soon after the 2024 election concluded, the former president revealed that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would take charge of DOGE, sparking concerns about Musk’s involvement and possible conflicts of interest.
DOGE coordinated nearly 125,000 federal workforce exits, canceled about 18,796 contracts, grants, and leases worth roughly $160 billion, and shuttered programs like USAID and Department of Education initiatives.
Critics note that DOGE’s aggressive cuts included mistaken firings, understaffed agencies, and risks to critical research and veterans’ treatments, while supporters praise its transparency and savings efforts.
Despite legal and ethical challenges, DOGE’s operation under Musk’s informal leadership continues with strong presidential support, though its long-term workforce and economic impacts remain uncertain.

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