The article discusses the controversial formation of Elon Musk's department of government efficiency, labeled Doge, within the Trump administration. Staffed predominantly by inexperienced young men, Doge has been rapidly altering government policies, particularly targeting diversity initiatives and USAid. Alarmingly, the department has been granted access to federal payment systems, raising concerns about the handling of sensitive personal data. Critics point out the lack of traditional oversight and experience among its members, questioning the implications of such unprecedented access to government resources.
The Trump-Musk administration has been in power for less than a month and the group has already reshaped the government.
Doge, or the department of government efficiency, has slashed contracts related to diversity, equity and inclusion and declared war on USAid.
It has also been granted access to the federal payment system, meaning Musk and his crew have access to sensitive personal data of millions of Americans.
What we're seeing is unprecedented in that you have these actors who are not really public officials gaining access to sensitive data.
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