Unpacking Our Conversation With a Former DOGE Staffer
Briefly

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, Sahil Lavingia shares insights from his 55 days at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the Department of Veteran Affairs. Lavingia's experience was characterized by a chaotic work environment and a lack of transparency from leadership. His departure was prompted by his decision to speak out about these issues. The consequences of his experiences are currently resonating in the political realm, as recent calls for an investigation into the Trump administration’s actions regarding VA contracts have emerged.
Lavingia described a chaotic work environment at DOGE, where leadership was opaque and processes were disorganized, leading to frustrating experiences within the VA.
Senators have initiated calls for a federal investigation into the Trump administration's handling of contracts, stemming from concerns raised by Lavingia's time at DOGE.
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