Musk's DOGE proposes cuts to federal diversity spending

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is focused on cutting federal spending, particularly targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty claims that over $120 billion is spent annually on DEI programs, which they describe as unconstitutional and wasteful. While full elimination of these funds is considered unlikely, significant cuts are anticipated to free up budgetary resources. DOGE is expected to influence White House policy rapidly after the inauguration, with Musk likely having an office in close proximity to the president. The initiative marks a departure from the previous administration's support for DEI programs, with critics arguing that such cuts would disproportionately affect historically disadvantaged communities. Musk has publicly condemned DEI as a form of discrimination, calling for its eradication.