During the presidential inauguration, over 10,000 individuals gathered in New York City to protest against the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE agency. They marched from Union Square to Washington Square Park, brandishing signs and shouting against Musk’s influence in the government.
The reason for this protest stems from concerns that DOGE has access to sensitive information, dismisses a significant number of civil servants, and grants Musk power without being democratically elected. Some believe this is merely a ploy for Musk to benefit financially.
Furthermore, some fear that these changes will destabilize the country and render the government unchecked, while others see DOGE consolidating power in the hands of a few billionaires.
However, supporters of DOGE argue that this is a move against corruption, with lawsuits alleging data breaches and excessive authority on the rise.
Trump appointed DOGE to curb the government’s inefficiency, but instead, DOGE has dismissed tens of thousands of civil servants, dissolved multiple agencies, and gained access to the treasury’s financial system, raising transparency and data security concerns.
Musk’s attempts to diminish oversight of his own business operations have tarnished Tesla’s brand, leading to a drop in sales and resistance in Europe, with his image suffering further by aligning with right-wing factions.
Source: TechCrunch
TLDR: Large protests against Trump and Musk’s DOGE agency in NYC due to concerns of power consolidation, financial benefit, and government transparency issues.
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