DOGE Faces Turmoil After Musk-Trump Feud

A power struggle is escalating within the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Elon Musk resigned as its head amid a public dispute with President Trump over the Big Beautiful Bill, which Musk criticized for boosting federal spending. Despite his departure, Musk's influence endures through loyalists like Steve Davis, who continues to informally guide DOGE staff. White House officials have interrogated DOGE employees about their loyalty to Trump or Musk, intensifying internal conflict and suspicion. Some Musk allies are advocating for DOGE to shift its focus to IT modernization rather than cost-cutting. Critics allege Musk's network may be using government roles for private business advantage, heightening political risks for Musk given his companies' dependence on federal contracts. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and technocratic reformers over the future of federal government management.