Musk Denies Responsibility for DOGE-Linked Veteran Job Cuts
In response to criticism, Musk asserted that departmental cuts were independently planned, with DOGE merely assuming productive employees would be retained. This echoes previous claims that DOGE only recommends cuts, leaving implementation to agency heads. While Musk privately admitted to errors, these errors resulted in job losses, highlighting the significant human cost of his decisions. The consequences for agencies failing to comply with DOGE directives remain unclear.
John Q. Hosedrinker