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Musk Resigns from Doge Amid Controversial Cuts

4/28/2025

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Elon Musk is stepping back from the "department of government efficiency" (Doge) to concentrate on Tesla.
Doge has resulted in major cuts, including the closure of USAID and the dismissal of over 260,000 federal employees.
Critics express concerns about the potential misuse of sensitive data for immigration enforcement.
Experts anticipate that Doge's aggressive tactics may persist under a revised strategy despite Musk's reduced role.

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Story summary

Elon Musk is stepping back from the "department of government efficiency" (Doge) to concentrate on Tesla.
Doge has resulted in major cuts, including the closure of USAID and the dismissal of over 260,000 federal employees.
Critics express concerns about the potential misuse of sensitive data for immigration enforcement.
Experts anticipate that Doge's aggressive tactics may persist under a revised strategy despite Musk's reduced role.