As a result of Musk’s participation, including the dismissal of FEMA officials for misappropriating money, including a $59 million purchase of opulent hotels for migrants in New York City.
Additionally, he is pushing the sudden termination of several government initiatives that are judged to be excessive or ineffective. Another of Musk’s endeavors is a continuing campaign.
To demolish USAID, the government agency in charge of billions of dollars’ worth of international assistance programs, which has sparked criticism from humanitarian organizations.
Because of his leadership at DOGE, Musk is seen as a criminal by government officials who oppose cutbacks and as a hero by fiscal conservatives.
After 19 states contested DOGE’s expanding power, his activities recently resulted in a restraining order barring the agency from accessing U.S. Treasury payment networks.