Protests Nationwide Demand Musk's Removal, Restore Gutted Programs

Elon Musk's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created under the Trump administration, is targeting multiple federal agencies, including the IRS, for access to sensitive taxpayer data. The IRS is considering granting DOGE broad access to its Integrated Data Retrieval System, which has raised concerns among Democratic Senators about potential misuse of confidential information for political purposes. Recent protests in Philadelphia highlighted public dissent against the Trump administration's actions, particularly concerning Musk's influence and the dismantling of federal institutions. Critics argue that these moves represent an unconstitutional overreach of executive power, as agencies created by Congress face potential cuts and restructuring. The government efficiency initiative also aims to eliminate perceived waste and fraud, but opponents fear it could lead to the weaponization of taxpayer data. The controversy continues to escalate as various stakeholders voice their concerns over privacy and government accountability.