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Musk's DOGE Faces Backlash Over Controversial Hiring Decision

3/26/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked controversy by hiring Edward Coristine, a former supporter of the cybercrime group EGodly. This decision raises serious questions about his qualifications and poses potential threats to government cybersecurity, leaving critics anxious about the future of DOGE's ambitious plans to reform government systems.

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked controversy by hiring Edward Coristine, a former supporter of the cybercrime group EGodly. This decision raises serious questions about his qualifications and poses potential threats to government cybersecurity, leaving critics anxious about the future of DOGE's ambitious plans to reform government systems.