The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to cut waste and inefficiency across federal agencies, including HUD, through the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk. This has sparked concerns over job losses and privacy violations, alongside hopes for reform.
Elon Musk's increasing role in reshaping U.S. federal agencies under the Trump administration has drawn national attention. Appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk's aggressive strategies have led to significant changes and controversies within several key agencies, raising questions about the concentration of power in the hands of an unelected billionaire.
In a sweeping late-night purge, President Donald Trump fired 17 inspectors general, raising concerns over the erosion of oversight mechanisms designed to prevent corruption and abuse of power within federal agencies.