Doge: First Hundred Days: The Government Purge That Shook America

Reports widely portray DOGE's first 100 days as a dramatic and turbulent chapter, not the smooth efficiency revolution its architects promised. Reports highlight that DOGE fell far short of its $1trillion savings goal, completing only around $5-190billion in cuts. Critics emphasize that the heavy-handed tactics, mass firings, agency dismantling, and loyalty tests, sparked lawsuits, internal feuds, and widespread disruption within federal operations. Observers note that Musk's "revolutionary" approach often operated with minimal Congressional or Cabinet oversight, leading to both legal and administrative blowback.