1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

Elon Musk's appointment as a "special government employee" and the creation of his unit DOGE to cut $2 trillion in federal spending is concerning. This proposal could severely undermine essential government programs and services that millions of Americans rely on. While fiscal responsibility is important, indiscriminate cuts of this magnitude risk harming vulnerable communities and jeopardizing our nation's social safety net. We must reconsider giving unchecked power to a private citizen like Musk to unilaterally reshape the federal budget. His priorities may not align with the needs of the American people. Instead of DOGE, we should pursue a balanced, evidence-based approach to spending that protects vital public investments in areas like education, healthcare, infrastructure, and environmental protection. I urge you to oppose DOGE and ensure that any budget reforms go through the proper legislative process with input from experts, stakeholders, and the public. Hasty, ideological cuts driven by a private entity could have devastating consequences. We need fiscally responsible policies that strengthen our communities, not undermine them.