The Staffers Helping Elon Musk Dismantle and Downsize the U.S. Government, One Agency at a Time

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The Staffers Helping Elon Musk Dismantle and Downsize the U.S. Government, One Agency at a Time
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"Musk and his lieutenants are reshaping the government and its mission with the blessing of President Donald Trump. "
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“The people voted for major government reform, and that’s what the people are going to get,” Musk said at a White House press conference on Tuesday, in which the White House doubled down on its commitment to Doge.

One common question has been how DOGE is organized. ProPublica learned that core members of the group use emails tied to the White House. Other members are housed within specific agencies with ambiguous job titles, including “expert” or “senior advisor.” And in several instances, DOGE members have simultaneously been assigned email addresses at numerous agencies.

We have received hundreds of tips from readers. Many have helped us identify the people helping Musk, who has not been elected to any office, force out government employees and shutter federal offices.

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