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Blockers: Inside Musk’s War on the US Government

Politics
United States
Started October 24, 2026

On January 20 2025 Donald Trump marked the first day of his second term as president by signing an executive order creating a new taskforce: the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Led by Musk, who had spent more than $250m on Trump’s presidential campaign, DOGE was charged with slashing federal spending, cutting government waste and reducing the size of the workforce. This Friday, Lewis is joined by Michael Lewis, bestselling author of The Big Short, Moneyball and The Blind Side, to ...

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 24, 2026
Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency will result in significant improvements in federal spending and waste reduction.
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Musk's involvement in government can drive innovation and efficiency, fostering a new era of effective governance.
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Musk's innovative approach to government could lead to valuable reforms that benefit taxpayers.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 24, 2026
The impact of the Department of Government Efficiency should be evaluated based on measurable outcomes, not just rhetoric.
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The Department of Government Efficiency should prioritize transparency and public accountability in its spending cuts.
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Musk's initiatives in the Department of Government Efficiency will undermine essential government services and hurt vulnerable populations.
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Public opinion should play a critical role in shaping the policies and priorities of the Department of Government Efficiency.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 24, 2026
Federal employees deserve job security and protection from arbitrary cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 24, 2026
The Department of Government Efficiency's focus on cutting jobs may lead to a decline in public service quality.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 24, 2026
Musk's war on government waste is a necessary response to years of inefficiency and mismanagement.
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