Mass resignations from US Digital Service: Could Musk's tech reforms lead to talent loss?
On February 20, 2025, 21 civil servants from the US Digital Service resigned in protest of Elon Musk's tech-driven overhaul of federal services. They cited concerns that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would disrupt vital public services like Social Security and student aid. The resignation highlights the risks of talent loss and questions the potential consequences of Musk's reforms, which critics argue could undermine critical systems that millions of Americans depend on.
On February 20, 2025, 21 civil servants from the US Digital Service resigned in protest of Elon Musk's tech-driven overhaul of federal services. They cited concerns that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would disrupt vital public services like Social Security and student aid. The resignation highlights the risks of talent loss and questions the potential consequences of Musk's reforms, which critics argue could undermine critical systems that millions of Americans depend on.
