WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” “We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations,” the 21 staffers […]
Federal technology staffers have resigned from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to protest against efforts to dismantle critical public services. These employees, formerly with the United States Digital Service (USDS), established under Obama to enhance government technology, left due to Musk's ideological approach, which they believed threatened essential services. The mass resignation, impacting modernization efforts in areas like Social Security and healthcare, is a setback for Musk and the Trump administration's efficiency goals. The White House dismissed the resignations, emphasizing their commitment to reform. Meanwhile, over 230,000 Canadians have petitioned to revoke Musk's citizenship, reflecting broader opposition to his involvement in government restructuring.
