DOGE self-deletes on July 4th. The grand experiment fell apart long before that
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- Trump's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) commission, established in January 2025, is set to sunset on July 4, 2026, but its actual end remains unclear.
- DOGE aimed to cut costs and bureaucracy but resulted in chaos, loss of expertise, and minimal savings ($215 billion vs. promised $2 trillion), damaging public trust in government.
- Key figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy led DOGE initially, but both left early, and the initiative faded, with its X account dormant and webpage outdated.
- DOGE's 'deferred resignation' program led to nearly 140,000 federal employees leaving, criticized for weakening agencies and increasing wait times without proving widespread waste.
- Despite its end, the spirit of DOGE influences ongoing efforts like the National Design Studio, but experts believe its slash-and-burn approach won't be replicated in future administrations.