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Trump's Overhaul Risks National Security Amid Mass Departures

3/25/2025

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Security experts are sounding the alarm over President Trump's ambitious federal government overhaul, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. With thousands of employees leaving, sensitive information could fall into the hands of adversaries like Russia and China, heightening the risk of espionage and sparking serious national security concerns.

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Security experts are sounding the alarm over President Trump's ambitious federal government overhaul, spearheaded by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. With thousands of employees leaving, sensitive information could fall into the hands of adversaries like Russia and China, heightening the risk of espionage and sparking serious national security concerns.