‘Overwhelmingly popular’: Elon Musk touts Americans’ DOGE support
Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is basking in the glory of a recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll that shows overwhelming support for his initiative to reduce wasteful government spending. The poll revealed that a majority of Americans believe there should be a dedicated government agency focused on efficiency, and that DOGE is making significant strides in cutting unnecessary expenses.
Musk took to social media to share the poll results, highlighting the widespread support for reducing government waste. In a tweet, Musk stated, \”Polls show that @DOGE is overwhelmingly POPULAR and that government spending should be reduced by at least $1 trillion!!\” The White House also joined in on the celebration, with President Donald Trump sharing the poll on his Truth Social account.
The poll found that most voters agree that the government’s debt is unsustainable and that efforts should be made to cut expenses. A majority of respondents also believe that government expenditures are riddled with waste and support cutting $1 trillion in expenses. Additionally, the poll revealed that most people do not think DOGE employees should have access to sensitive information, and that court challenges to the initiative are based on the law rather than political motives.
Despite the positive polling results, there is a clear partisan divide when it comes to support for Musk and DOGE. Recent polls show that while Republicans overwhelmingly approve of Musk’s job performance, Democrats are less enthusiastic. However, the majority of the public across party lines agree that corruption, inefficiency, and red tape are major issues within the federal government.
In a recent move that stirred controversy, Musk instructed federal employees to list their accomplishments from the previous week or face potential resignation. While some officials, such as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, complied with the directive, others, like Darin Selnick of the Department of Defense and Kash Patel of the FBI, pushed back.
Despite the backlash from Democrats and ongoing protests against DOGE, Musk’s efforts to streamline government spending and increase efficiency have gained momentum with Republicans. Many new Cabinet members and Republican governors have established their own DOGE departments in line with Musk’s vision.
As Musk continues to shake up the status quo in Washington, his focus on cutting government waste and increasing efficiency remains at the forefront of his agenda. While his methods may be controversial, there is no denying that Musk’s commitment to reforming the government has struck a chord with many Americans.
