1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

The appointment of Elon Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proved ineffective in curbing federal spending. Despite announced cuts and layoffs across key agencies, U.S. federal spending hit a record high of $603 billion in February 2025, surpassing the previous year's level by $40 billion. This signifies a failure of DOGE's cost-cutting measures, with savings negligible compared to the increase in healthcare and social insurance expenditures. The mass layoffs have severely impacted crucial departments like Defense, Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and General Services Administration, jeopardizing their operations. Furthermore, the private sector has also witnessed widespread job cuts, particularly in retail and technology. Given the escalating financial burden and disruption caused by DOGE's actions without tangible positive outcomes, it is imperative to reconsider this approach. Closing down DOGE and relieving Musk of his enforcement role would allow for a reassessment of strategies to achieve sustainable spending reductions without compromising essential services and economic stability.