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Did Elon Musk Go Too Far Gutting the Deep State?
Original: Elon Musk Promised to Gut the Deep State. Did He Go Too Far?
Elon Musk pledged to dismantle what he calls the 'deep state' — the entrenched federal bureaucracy — and, through his role leading government efficiency efforts under the Trump administration, has pushed sweeping cuts across agencies and staff. The New York Times is now asking whether that push has crossed a line, as critics warn of weakened public services and legal challenges mount over the scale of the restructuring.
Why now: Musk's aggressive downsizing of the federal government is generating fresh debate over whether his actions exceed legal and democratic limits.
Elon MuskNew York TimesDonald TrumpUS federal government
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- Elon Musk Promised to Gut the Deep State. Did He Go Too Far? · The New York Times
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