All remaining DOGE staff are in political positions, despite concerns of 'burrowing in'

Members of the Department of Government Efficiency remain in political appointments, despite allegations from lawmakers that they converted to career roles to retain their positions. Allegations stemmed from concerns that the Trump administration had facilitated a change allowing these employees to stay indefinitely beyond the administration's term. However, an OPM spokesperson clarified that no conversions have taken place, highlighting that current DOGE staff are not in career jobs. The practice of burrowing remains legal but is subject to strict oversight by the Office of Personnel Management, including reviews of appointments of political appointees.

Although Elon Musk has departed, his influence remains, as DOGE and its employees attempt to become a permanent part of the federal government, scattered across agencies where they can continue to sabotage key functions from within.

No such conversions have occurred, however, according to an OPM spokesperson, who confirmed all officials initially appointed to DOGE roles who remain in government are still in politically appointed positions.

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