It's been a month since Elon Musk took office, and the consequences of his administration's actions are already being felt across the country. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, has been dismantling the government from the inside out, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Mass unemployment, defunding of crucial social programs, and a blatant disregard for basic reality have become the hallmarks of Musk's tenure, with long-term costs expected to be felt for decades to come.
The numbers are staggering. As of Valentine's Day, Reuters reported that over 10,000 federal workers had been fired, with many more taking buyouts. These aren't just any workers – they're senior employees, military veterans, and people who had just gotten promoted or transitioned from government contractors. The impact is being felt across the country, with cities like Kansas City, Missouri, struggling to absorb the influx of ex-federal workers.
The consequences of Musk's actions go far beyond just unemployment numbers. The freeze on federal spending has threatened the stability of many more people, including farmers and ranchers who depended on government programs to pay for farm upgrades. The dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has also had a devastating impact, with an agricultural buyer who invested $2 billion in the sector now gone. Rural areas, which rely heavily on federal funding, are also feeling the pinch.
But that's not all. Musk's administration has also been accused of acts of aggression towards trading partners, leading to a decline in demand for US products. The EU is even considering an import block on soybeans, further reducing the options for farmers and ranchers. And in a move that's both alarming and baffling, the Department of Agriculture has fired workers involved in bird flu research, only to attempt to rehire them later.
The list of concerns goes on. DOGE has reportedly fired nuclear workers, only to realize they were necessary and struggle to rehire them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been targeted, with Musk's administration seeking access to detailed financial records about every American taxpayer. And in a move that's both Orwellian and terrifying, Musk has been granted "God mode" access to bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal details.
It's not just the actions of Musk's administration that are cause for concern – it's the ideology behind them. The Department of Government Efficiency is driven by a desire to destroy anything that might be targeted towards having a functioning society. It's a nihilistic approach that's more concerned with ideological purity than basic reality. And with Musk's desire to control everything, whatever the risks, the consequences of his actions will only continue to grow more severe.
In the face of such devastation, it's worth asking: what's the endgame here? Is it simply a desire for power and control, or is there something more sinister at play? One thing is certain – the American people deserve better than to be subjected to this kind of reckless destruction. It's time for someone to take a stand and stop Musk's administration before it's too late.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the consequences of Elon Musk's first month in office will be felt for decades to come. It's a devastating reality that Americans will have to live with, unless someone takes action to stop the destruction.