Controversies surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
The Department of Government Efficiency, founded by Elon Musk, under the guise of cost-cutting, has failed to deliver promised savings but has succeeded in expanding domestic surveillance capacity. DOGE is building a master database with personal data from various federal agencies, targeting undocumented immigrants. This effort raises concerns about privacy violations and potential misuse of data for totalitarian purposes.
Key Points
- DOGE building a master database with personal data from multiple federal agencies
- Concerns raised about misuse of data for targeting immigrants and potential totalitarian purposes
- DOGE employees loyal to Trump and willing to carry out objectives with little regard for proprieties
Pros
- Expanding executive branch's domestic surveillance capacity
Cons
- Failed to deliver promised cost-cutting
- Targeting undocumented immigrants for deportation
- Raising privacy and security concerns