Synopsis
The American Federation of Government Employees filed a lawsuit against President Trump for creating a cost-cutting ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ led by Elon Musk, aiming to cut federal spending. The union claims the committee lacks proper balance, transparency, and public scrutiny, potentially harming essential social services and benefits. Agencies Trump has tasked Musk, the world’s richest man, with slashing billions of dollars in federal government spending. The largest union of US federal government employees filed suit on Monday against President Donald Trump over his plans to create a cost-cutting “Department of Government Efficiency” headed by billionaire Elon Musk.
The suit was filed in a district court in Washington by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and non-profit Public Citizen just minutes after Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president.
Trump has tasked Musk, the world’s richest man, with slashing billions of dollars in federal government spending.
Trump and Musk have claimed that $2 trillion could potentially be saved, but most experts believe that is not realistic without deep cuts to crucial social services or benefits.
In its suit, the AFGE, which represents some 800,000 federal workers, said it wanted to ensure that DOGE complies with the requirements for federal advisory committees.
“The advice and guidanc
Read More