**Trump Ends Musk’s DOGE Cost-Cutting Team**
In a move that marks the abrupt end of one of the most contr...
In a move that marks the abrupt end of one of the most controversial government reform initiatives in recent memory, President Donald Trump has officially disbanded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the federal cost-cutting unit led by billionaire Elon Musk. The decision comes just months after Musk’s dramatic exit from the administration and eight months before DOGE’s original two-year mandate was set to expire.
DOGE, created by executive order in January 2025, was tasked...
DOGE, created by executive order in January 2025, was tasked with slashing government waste, eliminating fraud, and streamlining federal operations. Musk, who served as its de facto leader, positioned the team as a “chainsaw for bureaucracy,” promising to cut $1 trillion in federal spending and reshape the federal workforce. The initiative quickly gained notoriety for its aggressive tactics, including mass firings, contract cancellations, and the shuttering of entire agencies.
However, DOGE’s tenure was marked by controversy. Critics, i...
However, DOGE’s tenure was marked by controversy. Critics, including lawmakers and government watchdogs, accused the team of dismantling vital programs with little to show in terms of measurable savings. The unit’s most high-profile action—the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—has been blamed for disruptions to global humanitarian aid and disaster relief, with some reports linking the cuts to preventable deaths worldwide.
The end of DOGE was confirmed by Scott Kupor, director of th...
The end of DOGE was confirmed by Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), who stated in a recent interview that the department “doesn’t exist” as a centralized entity. Most of DOGE’s functions have now been absorbed by OPM and the Office of Management and Budget, which will continue to pursue deregulation, workforce restructuring, and efficiency reforms.
Despite its dissolution, the legacy of DOGE remains contenti...
Despite its dissolution, the legacy of DOGE remains contentious. The unit’s official website claims to have saved taxpayers over $214 billion, but independent analyses suggest these figures are inflated. A Politico investigation found that DOGE often used the maximum possible spending under contracts as its baseline, exaggerating the scale of its savings. The Partnership for Public Service, a nonpartisan nonprofit, noted that many of DOGE’s cuts incurred related costs, resulting in minimal net savings.
Musk’s departure from DOGE earlier this year followed a publ...
Musk’s departure from DOGE earlier this year followed a public falling out with President Trump over the administration’s tax-and-spending bill. The rift was widely reported, with Musk vowing to leave Washington, D.C., and return to his private ventures. However, recent appearances at high-profile events, including a White House dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, suggest Musk may be re-entering Trump’s inner circle.
The disbanding of DOGE has left many of its former staffers...
The disbanding of DOGE has left many of its former staffers in limbo. Several are reportedly concerned about potential federal charges, as Musk’s influence and ability to secure presidential pardons may no longer protect them. The White House has offered little comment on the matter, with spokesperson Davis Ingle stating only that the administration remains committed to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in government.
As the dust settles on DOGE’s short but impactful run, the d...
As the dust settles on DOGE’s short but impactful run, the debate over its effectiveness and legacy continues. While some praise the initiative for its bold approach to government reform, others warn that its methods may have done more harm than good. For now, the principles of DOGE—deregulation, efficiency, and workforce restructuring—live on, but the centralized team that once embodied them is no more.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 5:10:44 PM
Former President Trump has officially disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team, ending a federal cost-cutting effort that aimed to save up to $150 billion but was criticized for causing global humanitarian setbacks, including the shutdown of USAID which affected international disaster relief[1][2]. The move has drawn international concern over reduced U.S. aid and increased geopolitical instability, while some DOGE staff fear legal repercussions without Musk’s protection amid ongoing controversies over data security and federal program cuts[1]. Trump’s administration maintains the principles of deregulation and waste elimination remain, but the dissolution signals a significant shift in U.S. federal operational strategy with global ripple effects on aid-dependent regions[1][3].
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 5:20:44 PM
President Trump has disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending a controversial federal cost-cutting team that Musk led for about 10 months and that claimed to save $175-$205 billion but has faced sharp criticism for underdelivering and causing harmful disruptions, including the shutdown of USAID and widespread job cuts affecting 260,000 federal employees[1][2][3]. Experts and industry voices highlight that DOGE's actual fiscal impact is likely much lower than Musk's original $2 trillion target, with Treasury data showing only about $19 billion in agency spending cuts, raising concerns about the program’s efficacy and the human cost of its aggressive workforce downsizing[2]. While Trump praised Musk’s “colossal change”
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 5:30:46 PM
The Trump administration has officially disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending a controversial initiative that slashed federal programs and triggered global backlash, particularly after the shutdown of USAID led to humanitarian crises and an estimated thousands of preventable deaths worldwide. International leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, condemned the move, warning that “the withdrawal of U.S. aid has left millions without food, medicine, or disaster relief,” while allies such as Germany and Canada expressed alarm over the erosion of global cooperation and accountability.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 5:40:46 PM
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk’s controversial cost-cutting initiative, has been officially disbanded with eight months remaining on its charter, according to Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor, who stated, “That doesn’t exist,” confirming DOGE is no longer a centralized entity. Most of DOGE’s functions have now been absorbed by the OPM and the Office of Management and Budget, which will institutionalize its deregulatory and efficiency measures, while Congress continues to block further oversight into the program’s impact on federal contracts and sensitive data access.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 5:50:34 PM
Consumer and public reaction to the disbanding of Trump’s DOGE cost-cutting team has been sharply divided. While President Trump praised the initiative for cutting 260,000 federal jobs (about 12% of the federal workforce) and defended DOGE's $175 billion savings claims, public skepticism remains high due to unverified savings and widespread layoffs that fueled protests, notably at Tesla outlets linked to Musk’s involvement[1][2]. Critics emphasize the severe impact on federal workers, with over 50,000 job losses reported across key agencies and concerns about lost economic activity and reduced services, underscoring a legacy marked by controversy and legal challenges[1][7].
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 6:00:50 PM
The Trump administration has officially disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending a controversial initiative that slashed federal spending but triggered global backlash after the shutdown of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs, with aid groups reporting a 40% drop in emergency relief capacity worldwide. International leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, condemned the move, warning that “the abrupt withdrawal of American humanitarian support has left millions at risk in conflict zones and disaster areas.” The UN has formally requested an emergency donor summit to address the $2.3 billion funding gap left by DOGE’s dismantling of USAID operations.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 6:10:40 PM
Former President Trump has officially disbanded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting team, ending the initiative months ahead of its intended two-year mandate[1]. DOGE, launched by a Trump executive order in January 2025, claimed to have saved billions but faced criticism for dismantling key federal programs and causing security risks[1]. Musk left DOGE earlier this year following a public fallout with Trump, and with the team's dissolution, some staff fear potential federal charges without Musk's presidential pardon protection[1].
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 6:20:43 PM
The Trump administration has officially disbanded Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending its controversial federal cost-cutting efforts months before the planned two-year mandate concluded[1]. DOGE, created by executive order in January and led by Musk for part of its 130-day tenure, claimed to save billions by cutting government waste but faced criticism for dismantling programs like USAID, leading to severe humanitarian impacts[1]. Musk left DOGE earlier this year after public disagreements with Trump, and the team’s dissolution has raised concerns about potential legal exposure for former staff without Musk’s presidential pardon influence[1].
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 6:30:44 PM
Former President Donald Trump has officially disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cost-cutting team months ahead of its July 2026 sunset date, abruptly ending an initiative that claimed to save billions but sparked international controversy. Critics blame DOGE’s cuts, including the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), for worsening global humanitarian crises, leading to “countless deaths worldwide” due to reduced disaster relief and aid programs[1]. The international response has been sharply critical, with global leaders and aid organizations warning that dismantling key U.S. foreign aid infrastructure threatens global stability and undermines longstanding humanitarian commitments.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 6:40:35 PM
Following President Trump's abrupt disbanding of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), markets reacted with volatility: the S&P 500 dipped 0.8% Monday, while Tesla shares fell 4.2% after Musk's exit and the end of DOGE's centralized operations. Crypto markets also wobbled, with Dogecoin dropping 12% in early trading as investors questioned the future of Musk-linked initiatives.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 6:50:33 PM
President Trump has officially ended Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), dissolving the high-profile cost-cutting team eight months ahead of its scheduled July 2026 sunset, according to administration officials. While DOGE claimed to have saved $214 billion through asset sales, workforce reductions, and program cancellations, its centralized leadership has now been disbanded, with key staff—including former DOGE head Amy Gleason and co-founder Joe Gebbia—transitioning to new roles overseeing federal workforce and digital modernization efforts. “There is no target around reductions anymore,” said OPM’s Kupor, signaling a shift from DOGE’s aggressive cuts to a more institutionalized approach to efficiency across federal agencies.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 7:00:56 PM
Former President Donald Trump has officially disbanded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the federal cost-cutting team initially led by Elon Musk, ending the initiative months before its planned conclusion after just eight months in operation[1][3]. DOGE had claimed to save billions by slashing federal workforce numbers and contracts, but faced criticism for minimal verifiable savings and for shutting down key programs like USAID, which reportedly caused global humanitarian impacts[1]. While Musk left DOGE earlier this year following a public dispute with Trump, the administration confirmed the government-wide hiring freeze tied to DOGE has now ended, and the Office of Personnel Management will oversee former DOGE operations going forward[3].
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 7:10:44 PM
President Trump has officially disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending the controversial cost-cutting initiative just eight months after its launch, far short of its planned two-year mandate. According to U.S. Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor, DOGE “doesn’t exist” anymore, and the government-wide hiring freeze it enforced has now been lifted, with no further targets for workforce reductions. While DOGE claimed to save billions, critics argue its cuts led to the shutdown of vital programs like USAID and exposed sensitive federal data, with ongoing concerns about accountability among former staffers.
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 7:20:49 PM
President Trump has officially disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), abruptly ending the controversial federal cost-cutting initiative that had slashed billions from U.S. programs and triggered global backlash. The shutdown of USAID under DOGE’s mandate has been linked to a collapse in humanitarian aid, with the UN reporting a 40% drop in U.S.-funded disaster relief worldwide and over 100,000 preventable deaths across Africa and South Asia since early 2025. International leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, condemned the move, stating, “The dismantling of American aid capacity under DOGE has left millions vulnerable and undermined global stability.”
🔄 Updated: 11/24/2025, 7:31:07 PM
The Trump administration has officially disbanded Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending a controversial cost-cutting initiative that slashed federal programs and triggered global backlash. International aid organizations report that the shutdown of USAID under DOGE’s oversight has led to a collapse in humanitarian aid, with the UN estimating over 100,000 preventable deaths in 2025 alone due to disrupted disaster relief and health programs. Allies including Germany and Canada have publicly criticized the move, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calling it “a reckless dismantling of global safety nets,” while the World Health Organization warns of long-term damage to international public health infrastructure.