If you have been keeping up with whatever is going on in the United State’s political scene, you’d certainly know that now there is this new agency called DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) which is out there to cut down on unnecessary spending among different departments in the country. Why? Well, they want to save as much money as possible so it can be used for other purposes and overall betterment of the nation. And just so you know, it is actually backed by Elon Musk and created by the current President of the United States, Mr. Donald Trump himself.
Then what is this Elon Musk DOGE Constitution Lawsuit all about? Oh, it is a slightly complex matter and has something to do with USAID, so just keep on reading, you’ll find out why this lawsuit exists in the first place.
What Even Is USAID and Why Does It Matter?
Well, for those who literally have no idea what it is, you see, USAID stands for the U.S. Agency for International Development. And? Oh, it is just a government agency that is out there to send help to other nations like food, money, and support programs. Other countries? Why? Well, there are millions of people around the globe who need help, and that’s precisely why this agency was set up back in 1961 by Congress to help those people.
What Is DOGE and Why Is Elon Musk Involved?
The thing is, the concept of DOGE was going around for quite a while, but after the Trump administration came into power, this became an actual thing. Their only goal is to cut out the wasteful spending that can be used elsewhere, like in other projects right here in the United States, and help out people who’re in need right here in the country.
At the moment though, it is actually Elon Musk (the richest man on the planet) who is leading DOGE. Officially, you see, he’s being referred to as a “special government employee,” which means he’s working with the government temporarily. Keep in mind that “temporarily” is the word to note here. And sure enough, he right now holds a lot of power, even though he wasn’t actually elected by the Senate, and that’s the part a lot of people have a problem with.
So The Lawsuit?
On day one of being in power, Trump went on to sign an order to literally freeze all foreign aid spending for 90 days, and sure enough, this directly impacted USAID.
And then we saw Elon Musk cutting down on jobs and shutting down things super fast, which is what made a lot of people angry in the nation. And that is precisely the reason why a group of 26 USAID workers and contractors decided to fight back and filed a lawsuit against Musk as well as DOGE.
What Did the Judge Say?
So far, all we know is that Judge Theodore Chuang, a federal judge in Maryland, looked at the case and agreed that something seemed a bit off. So, for now, the judge has issued a preliminary injunction, which means neither Musk nor DOGE are allowed to make any big decisions on a temporary basis.