Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and “special government employee,” has been reminded by the White House that he still reports to the chief of staff, despite his wide authority to make changes in the federal government. Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency, has the ability to slash spending, reorganize, and downsize the workforce. He has access to sensitive government databases and is leading efforts to persuade employees to take deferred resignations and shut down an entire federal agency.
With the support of President Trump, Musk has made significant reforms in a short amount of time, targeting areas in need of overhaul. However, there are concerns that he is wielding too much influence and operating as a shadow president, bypassing traditional chains of command. Some federal employees feel compelled to align with Musk’s views out of fear of losing their jobs.
Concerns have been raised about the legality of targeting individuals who identify engineers involved in Musk’s efforts, leading the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. to investigate possible law violations. Despite the swift pace of changes and disruptions caused by Musk, there are calls for more oversight and adherence to established procedures within the federal government.
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