Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Federal Job Cuts Led by Musk

Protests against federal job cuts led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under Elon Musk's leadership, have erupted across the United States, including demonstrations outside Tesla stores in San Francisco and Blue Ash, Ohio. Protesters are voicing their concerns about the impact of mass layoffs on essential services and the disproportionate effect on women and people of color among the terminated workers. While President Trump and Musk defended the cuts as necessary for restoring democracy, many federal employees and their supporters argue that the measures are reckless and poorly executed. Dissent is also growing within federal tech agencies, where employees are resisting efforts to grant access to sensitive data by a Trump appointee. Critics highlight the need for more thoughtful approaches to government spending cuts, emphasizing that the current actions could have dire consequences for millions relying on government services. Nationwide protests are expected to continue as opposition to the administration's policies intensifies.