Musk and Trump seize US bureaucracy: billionaire takes control of state apparatus
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In just a few weeks, Elon Musk has taken control of key US federal agencies, causing panic among civil servants and lawsuits from trade unions. The new center of power in Washington is rapidly changing the government structure, following Trump's course toward drastically reducing bureaucracy.
After Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th, billionaire Elon Musk unexpectedly gained unprecedented influence on American bureaucracy. He headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) established by Trump, which now controls 2.2 million federal officials.
Using teams from former Tesla and SpaceX employees, Musk gained access to the Human Resources Management (OPM) and General Services Administration (GSA), effectively taking control of federal payments, public property management, and the IT system. Among the first actions are mass proposals for voluntary dismissal of civil servants.
Fears and protests. Musk's decisions caused a storm of indignation. Trade unions filed lawsuits accusing DOGE of illegally seizing power. Civil servants anonymously report pressure and surveillance of potential information leaks. Democratic politicians have already called what is happening "an enemy seizure of the government."
Trump himself stated that Musk acts only with the White House's approval. However, experts note that DOGE has already exceeded the powers granted by the presidential decree. Musk essentially gained leverage to control the country's finances and personnel policy without official state status or Senate approval.
What next? Lawsuits, protests, and political battles around DOGE are gaining momentum. The question is whether Musk and Trump will be able to see the reform through to completion, or whether the system's resistance will stop their radical plans.
Using teams from former Tesla and SpaceX employees, Musk gained access to the Human Resources Management (OPM) and General Services Administration (GSA), effectively taking control of federal payments, public property management, and the IT system. Among the first actions are mass proposals for voluntary dismissal of civil servants.
Fears and protests. Musk's decisions caused a storm of indignation. Trade unions filed lawsuits accusing DOGE of illegally seizing power. Civil servants anonymously report pressure and surveillance of potential information leaks. Democratic politicians have already called what is happening "an enemy seizure of the government."
Trump himself stated that Musk acts only with the White House's approval. However, experts note that DOGE has already exceeded the powers granted by the presidential decree. Musk essentially gained leverage to control the country's finances and personnel policy without official state status or Senate approval.
What next? Lawsuits, protests, and political battles around DOGE are gaining momentum. The question is whether Musk and Trump will be able to see the reform through to completion, or whether the system's resistance will stop their radical plans.
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