Federal Workers Defy Trump's Efficiency Drive, Sparking Controversy
February 26, 2025In a bold move against the Trump administration’s push for government efficiency, 21 federal digital service staffers have resigned, refusing to support the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk.
In an unprecedented act of defiance, 21 civil service employees have turned their backs on the Trump administration, resigning in protest against their involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These employees, who were previously part of the United States Digital Service, handed in their resignations, stating their refusal to use their technical skills to ‘compromise core government systems.