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IRS employees are facing chaos and uncertainty as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to cut 20-25% of the workforce by May 15, potentially leading to the closure of over 110 taxpayer assistance offices. The agency's leadership is in disarray, with mass firings already affecting thousands, raising concerns about the future of tax collection and customer service. Allegations suggest DOGE may also seek to weaponize tax data against undocumented immigrants, prompting legal challenges from advocacy groups.
Elon Musk's team of young tech experts, known as DOGE, is aggressively cutting federal waste, with members like Gavin Kliger and Marko Elez gaining access to sensitive government systems. Despite controversies, including past social media comments and contract cancellations, the team is praised by some for modernizing government operations. Key figures include Kendall Lindemann and Luke Farritor, who bring diverse backgrounds from prestigious institutions and tech companies.
Elon Musk's newly formed agency, DOGE, is seeking direct access to sensitive IRS data, including the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which contains extensive taxpayer information. This move has raised concerns about data privacy and security, especially after a federal judge temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing the Treasury's payment system amid a lawsuit by 19 state attorneys general. Critics, including U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, warn that this could allow Musk's team to sift through personal taxpayer data, potentially impacting refund processes.
Elon Musk's DOGE team is seeking access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) to enhance government efficiency and combat fraud. A staffer, Gavin Kliger, will work with the IRS for 120 days, ensuring confidentiality and data protection. Concerns have arisen among IRS employees about potential risks to taxpayer privacy and the legality of DOGE's access to sensitive information.
A member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, Gavin Kliger, visited the IRS to assess its operations and potential downsizing. Staffers were unsettled by the visit, which included requests for information on the agency's functions and risks, although there was no indication of sensitive data being accessed. President Trump endorsed DOGE's efforts, stating the IRS would be evaluated but not shut down.
Marko Elez, a 25-year-old software engineer at Elon Musk’s DOGE, has resigned after being linked to a now-deleted social media account that shared racist content and advocated for eugenics. His posts included inflammatory remarks about ethnicity and violence in Gaza. Elez had access to sensitive federal systems, raising concerns about his role within the Treasury Department as part of DOGE's efforts to streamline government operations.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly staffed by inexperienced young college graduates, some still in school, many linked to billionaire Peter Thiel's fellowship program. These individuals have been fast-tracked into key government roles, gaining access to sensitive information and IT systems, raising concerns over Musk's influence over federal agencies and financial systems. Critics argue that this situation resembles a power grab rather than legitimate budget cuts, as Musk's allies secure unprecedented control over U.S. government operations.
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