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Shortly after President Trump's second inauguration, he founded the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, aimed at eliminating waste in federal agencies. However, Musk's approach has resulted in turmoil, including the chaotic firing and subsequent rehiring of essential personnel. The Office of Personnel Management pressured millions to resign, endangering vital services and inflicting distress upon affected employees. The first 60 days reflect not just administrative disarray but potential long-term detriment to public lands and community services that rely on these agencies.
Soon after taking office, President Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency to address federal agency inefficiencies, appointing Elon Musk to lead it.
The administration's approach led to chaos with the firing of federal employees, only to backtrack and rehire essential staff shortly thereafter.
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