Elon Musk’s takeover of federal government infrastructure has brought a group of young engineers, some still in college, into key roles. These engineers, connected to Musk and Peter Thiel, are working on the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project to modernize federal technology. They lack government experience but now hold important positions with nebulous job titles. Some have questionable connections to classified information, leading to concerns about accountability and security. Despite their lack of expertise, these engineers wield significant power at agencies like the Office of Personnel Management and General Services Administration. Their involvement raises questions about regulatory capture and transparency in government operations.
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