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The President of the United States is in charge of the government. He appoints advisors, like Elon Musk and others at the White House, to execute his commands across federal agencies. Recently, Elon Musk claimed transparency at Doge, stating their actions are posted on X and their website. Regarding the termination and subsequent rescinding of 300 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Secretary of Energy would be responsible for those decisions. Under President Trump, the goal is accountability and transparency in federal spending. For example, where did the $22 billion that the Department of Health and Human Services provided to illegal aliens go? That's enough to provide a free house to every homeless veteran in America.

People are angry at Elon Musk for exposing financial issues, but shouldn't we be more concerned with what politicians are doing with our money? Whether you like Musk or not, the money he's uncovering affects everyone, so gratitude might be more appropriate than hate. I believe Doge is beneficial for America. The level of corruption is mind-blowing. People are acting emotionally instead of logically. How can politicians accumulate wealth far exceeding their salaries? Instead of questioning Musk's position, consider the bigger picture: Many of us support him, and he's working to improve America's financial standing.

Believing in the separation of powers is essential for institutionalists. With Donald Trump potentially controlling the executive branch, the Senate, the House, and a majority of the Supreme Court, maintaining checks and balances becomes challenging. It's crucial to rely on Republican officials and justices to hold the executive branch accountable. If unlawful orders are given to the military, I trust that they will refuse to carry them out. Similarly, CIA personnel will not allow their work to be politicized; they are committed to truth. There is a loyalty to the Constitution that transcends political power, and we can have faith in those who uphold these institutions.

The other side is complaining that nobody voted for Elon or any of my cabinet nominees. They say people are dying because of budget cuts and even allege illegal activity. But frankly, I don't care. If they're complaining, we must be over the target and doing something right. We're simply trying to restore the will of the people through the President. What we've found is a vast, unelected federal bureaucracy that is against the President and the cabinet. In DC, it's 92% Kamala. How can we live in a democracy if the President's will, representing the people, isn't implemented? We're witnessing the bureaucracy thrashing as we try to restore democracy and the will of the people.

The term "unelected" used by Democrats is misleading. Donald Trump was elected in a landslide, and his staff, including the national security adviser and chief of staff, serve at his pleasure. They are implementing the agenda chosen by the American people. The real unelected power lies within the bureaucracy, such as USAID, the FBI, and the CIA, which have acted against Trump. President Trump is working to restore democracy by asserting control over the federal bureaucracy. He is the only individual elected by the entire nation to carry out the agenda that reflects the voters' wishes, while other officials are elected at local or state levels. Ultimately, the president is in charge of the federal executive branch.

Many in the media failed to cover Joe Biden's mental state and misunderstand Elon Musk's role. A president, elected by all Americans, is unique. The Constitution vests executive power in this single president. They appoint staff to implement the democratic will. The real threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy of tenured civil servants who defy the will of the American people. For example, when Americans vote for FBI reform, or to end racist DEI policies, these bureaucrats resist change. President Trump is removing those defying democracy by not implementing lawful orders, which represent the will of the American people.

USAID operates as an entrenched power center with minimal accountability, channeling funds through a network of NGOs and potentially engaging in destabilizing activities abroad. This situation diverges from America's interests. Donald Trump is working to restore democracy, as the Constitution grants executive power solely to the president, not to bureaucrats. Americans elected Trump to ensure government accountability to taxpayers, not to unelected officials at USAID. If Democrats claim Trump cannot implement his agenda or remove bureaucrats, they are opposing democracy itself. This conflict represents the will of the people, as expressed through President Trump, against the interests of an unelected federal bureaucracy. Trump and his supporters stand for democracy.

That picture of President Trump and Elon Musk in the Oval Office will be iconic when the story of Trump's second term is told. It depicts a remarkable event: the President justifying a large-scale attack on the federal government. The main criticism is the lack of accountability. Trump campaigned on reforming government and rooting out waste, but the methods—including Musk's involvement and mass firings—were unexpected. The actions haven't provided the detailed justification the American people deserve. Yalda rightly pointed out that if elected representatives can't carry out the will of the people, we don't have a democracy. Calling the bureaucracy an unconstitutional branch of government is inaccurate. However, Trump's actions are facing legal challenges, with judges objecting to actions such as mass firings at USAID and restricting access to the treasury payment system. The debate is ongoing, and Trump's team is relying on the legal system and public opinion.

Elon Musk did not create USAID; that was established by the United States Congress for the American people. He also does not have the authority to dismantle it. We will prevent him from doing so. Although Musk may have gained control over certain financial systems, he does not control the money of the American people—that power lies with Congress under Article 1 of the Constitution. Just as the elected president cannot withhold public funds, there is no separate branch of government led by Elon Musk, and this distinction will become increasingly clear.

The Democrats complain that nobody voted for Elon or my cabinet nominees and claim people are dying because of budget cuts while also calling my actions illegal. Their reaction shows we must be over the target and doing something right. We're trying to restore the will of the people through the president. There's a vast, unelected federal bureaucracy implacably opposed to the president and the cabinet. Consider that DC voting is 92% for Kamala. If the president's will, representing the people, isn't implemented, then the will of the people isn't being implemented. We're not living in a democracy, but a bureaucracy. What you're seeing is the bureaucracy resisting as we try to restore democracy and the will of the people.

Our nation was founded on the principle that elected officials run the government, but today, much of our governance comes from unelected bureaucrats. This growing bureaucracy poses a threat to our republic, and politicians have allowed it to expand. Doge aims to change this. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami, as entrepreneurs and outside volunteers, will not be traditional government officials. Instead of merely producing reports, they will focus on reducing costs and eliminating unnecessary regulations that were never passed by Congress. Their goal is to stimulate the economy and create prosperity for the American people. Now is the time for decisive action to create a government that aligns with our founders' vision.

The courts are the first line of defense against illegal activity. I'm working with lawyers bringing these cases forward, and we're seeing many temporary restraining orders issued recently. This reflects the Trump administration's illegal use of executive orders to bypass Congress and make sweeping changes. I'd like to see Doge and Project 2025 put up for a vote in Congress; I believe they would fail. Trump avoided these issues on the campaign trail because they're unpopular. Now, he's using executive orders to push them through and has Elon Musk doing his "dirty work".

I work at the Treasury, reviewing investments into the US for national security risks. Recently, Doge gained access to the Treasury to cut waste, but I think we're an easy target. People I know have worked for the government for years and don't do much. Doge shouldn't have access to the Treasury due to national security risks. It's weird because no one knows what they want to do with the system or why they need access to random people's tax information. Giving people this kind of access creates vulnerabilities. They could misuse the information or give it to another country. Elon's actions feel like government-sanctioned harassment. Everyone in my office is worried about getting fired. Some people care more about money than the country.

Many of you failed to acknowledge Joe Biden's mental state and his role in leading the country. You also misunderstand how government works by saying Elon isn't elected. A president is elected by all Americans, unlike judges or members of Congress. The Constitution vests executive power in the president. This president appoints staff to carry out the democratic will. The real threat to democracy comes from unelected, tenured civil servants who ignore the will of the people. When Americans vote for change, like FBI reform or ending DEI, these bureaucrats resist. President Trump is removing those defying democracy by not implementing his lawful orders, which reflect the will of the American people.

Many in the media failed to cover Joe Biden's alleged mental incompetence and that he wasn't running the country. The idea that Elon isn't elected demonstrates a misunderstanding of how government works. A president is elected by the entire American people, unlike judges or members of congress. Article Two of the Constitution states that executive power is vested in a single president. This president appoints staff to impose that democratic will onto the government. The real threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy of lifetime tenured civil servants. They believe they answer to no one, can do whatever they want without consequence, and can set their own agenda regardless of how Americans vote.

I believe Doge represents shrinking the government to limit its power, potentially in the context of Trump's plans. The government should uphold the Constitution and serve the American people, holding everyone accountable, regardless of who is in office. There's a concern that Trump might be undermining the Constitution, potentially leading to an authoritarian situation by controlling the military, silencing media, and appointing individuals who might contravene the Constitution. The president is the commander in chief, but the fear is that someone appointed by the president will act unconstitutionally. It's dangerous to think the bureaucracy should resist political leadership.

The DOGE program is definitely targeted at bureaucrats. Take the Department of Education, for instance. They have a $280 billion budget, but less than 25% actually goes to educating students. The other $220 billion? It goes to bureaucracy, consultants who donate back to Democrats, more consultants, and NGOs. It's money laundering at its finest, and you'll find it in almost every agency. The brilliance of DOGE is not that he has the authority to cut spending, we do. I want him to create a report, going agency by agency, identifying programs we shouldn't fund and assigning a number to each. We'll add a preamble, cut each agency's budget by a set amount based on the report, and halt those programs for good.

I work for the Treasury, reviewing investments into the US for national security risks. Recently, Doge gained access to the Treasury to cut waste, but people are resisting. They're an easy target because there are people who don't do much, and we should be getting rid of them. What Elon is doing feels like government-sanctioned harassment, and everyone in my office is worried about being fired. No one knows what Doge wants to do with the system or why they need access to certain information. When you give people access, it creates vulnerabilities. They could take that information and give it to someone they shouldn't. There's a class of people in this country who care more about money, and Elon is showing that what he cares about is money.

The speaker believes that Trump and Doge are perceived as threats to democracy, but are actually threats to the bureaucracy. The speaker claims elected officials have little power relative to the bureaucracy, and Doge is the first real threat to this system. The speaker describes investigating a situation where an NGO, formed a year prior with no prior activity, received $1.9 billion. They state that government-funded NGOs are a loophole allowing illegal government activities to occur legally through nonprofits. These nonprofits are allegedly used for personal enrichment, with individuals becoming wealthy and paying themselves large sums. The speaker calls this a gigantic scam, possibly the biggest ever.

Many of you failed to acknowledge Joe Biden's mental state and questioned Elon Musk's authority, revealing a misunderstanding of government. The President, elected by the entire nation, embodies the will of the American people. He appoints staff to implement this democratic will throughout the government. The real threat to democracy comes from unelected, tenured bureaucrats who disregard the people's vote. They resist change, whether it's FBI reform, energy policies, or ending DEI, undermining the democratic process. President Trump is removing these officials who defy democracy by not implementing his lawful orders, which represent the will of the American people.

Doge isn't about saving or spending money; it's about making the government so small that it can't stop Trump. Why would the government try to stop Trump? Isn't he the head of the government? You're suggesting the government would be too small to stop Trump, even if he's president? Because they want to protect the constitution. And he is creating an authoritarian dictatorship. Are you saying Trump is spreading the constitution? We are saying that we put all power in the executive branch. The legislative branch, the FBI, and the military. We're silencing the media. But isn't the president commander in chief of the military? I'm suggesting the president will put someone in charge who will go against the constitution.

Looking at these pictures, when the story of Donald Trump's second presidency is told, this image will be near the top. It shows a president justifying an assault on the Federal Government in the Oval Office with Elon Musk. This individual was sent in to root out waste and abuse in government. Most of the country is for that, but we haven't seen accountability. Trump ran on disrupting and reforming government, but nobody saw Musk coming or the young people sent to sack thousands without justification. If people can't vote and have their will decided by elected representatives, we don't have a democracy. Describing bureaucracy as an unconstitutional branch of government is a stretch. Trump opened the news conference talking about billions in waste and fraud and judges objecting to weeding out corruption. Team Trump is leaning on the judges, the legal system, and the public.

I had two questions regarding tariff revenue and the IRS. President Trump discussed replacing income tax with tariff revenue to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. The China tariff revenue, estimated between $500 billion and a trillion dollars over ten years, should facilitate the passage of a Republican bill. I also asked about comments regarding cutting $50 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse by unelected bureaucrats. The narrative from the president's critics is that Elon Musk is an unelected bureaucrat. Is one of Doge's objectives to get rid of the federal bureaucracy? The executive power is vested in the president. The existential threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy. President Trump is removing federal bureaucrats who defy democracy by failing to implement his lawful orders, which are the will of the whole American people.

People saw Trump as a threat to democracy, but he was really a threat to the bureaucracy. Elected officials have little power compared to the bureaucracy, and Doge is the first real threat to it. Usually, the bureaucracy absorbs revolutions, but this time, power might actually return to the people. The small decisions within the bureaucracy lead to massive financial outcomes. We saw cases where billions were sent to newly formed NGOs with no prior activity. Government-funded NGOs are a nightmare, a way to bypass laws. These nonprofits are used for people to cash out, becoming wealthy and paying themselves huge sums. It's one of the biggest scams ever.

Here's what's happening with Doge: Despite claiming maximum transparency, there's confusion about who's in charge and what they're doing, especially with federal job losses. The White House says Elon Musk isn't the Doge administrator but oversees it for President Trump. Trump calls Musk a "patriot," whether "employee" or "consultant," but dodges concerns about conflicts of interest with Musk's companies, despite them working with agencies that regulate or contract with his companies. Trump claims he wouldn't allow conflicts of interest, stating Musk can't partake in areas where conflicts exist. There's contradiction, since a White House official says Musk only advises Trump, while Musk implies he's making decisions. Trump addressed speculation about a divide, saying Musk told him people are "trying to drive us apart," but that the public "sees what's happening."