John,
Donald Trump’s second-term vision includes a plan to dismantle the government from within, led by none other than Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Their new project, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), promises sweeping cuts to federal agencies and the elimination of countless public service roles—yet provides no clear roadmap for how this will benefit Americans.
Here’s what Trump wants Musk and Ramaswamy to do:
1.) Gut federal departments and fire public servants they decide are part of a “massive waste.”
2.) Operate “outside of government” with minimal transparency or accountability to voters.
3.) Slash at least $2 trillion from the federal budget—roughly one-third of total spending—regardless of the human cost.
Elon Musk, a billionaire whose companies have raked in billions in taxpayer-funded government contracts, is now being handed the reins to decide which services Americans “don’t need.” Musk has already signaled that his cuts could cause “temporary hardship” for working families. Meanwhile, his partner in this scheme, Ramaswamy, has previously proposed shutting down entire federal agencies like the FBI, Department of Education, and Food and Nutrition Service.
Trump and Musk frame these cuts as a plan to “get the government off your back,” but let’s be clear: this isn’t about efficiency—it’s about erasing critical services Americans rely on every day. From public schools to food assistance programs, no aspect of our social safety net is safe from the chopping block.
The creation of DOGE isn’t just reckless—it’s a slap in the face to hardworking Americans. While Musk boasts about saving taxpayer dollars, we’ve yet to hear how much this new “advisory board” will cost to run or how it plans to navigate the inevitable fallout of slashing government budgets by a third.
What happened to holding leaders accountable? It wasn’t so long ago that public outrage over something as small as "Nannygate" derailed presidential appointees. Now, we’re expected to accept billionaires and venture capitalists gutting public services without question?
Let’s call this what it is: a dangerous power grab by an administration intent on weakening the very fabric of our democracy. DOGE won’t save Americans money—it’ll cost us our future.
We can’t sit idly by while Trump, Musk, and Ramaswamy attempt to remake the government in their image. It’s time to stand up, push back, and demand leaders who fight for the people—not against them. Together, we can stop this reckless experiment before it’s too late.
Our most powerful weapon right now is our microphone, so we need to use platforms around the country to hold MAGA accountable! Join us in our fight today.
