1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

With a $39 million federal funding allocation, DOGE's ballooning budget and lack of transparency are deeply concerning. While framed as an effort to increase efficiency, the Department funnels tens of millions in taxpayer funds to an unaccountable entity that acts like a federal agency without oversight. This unchecked growth enables Elon Musk, a billionaire with a clear self-interest in diminishing his tax obligations, to reshape government priorities under the guise of cost-cutting. However, the costs are opaque spending and services axed without public input. I urge you to investigate DOGE's activities and funding sources to ensure this process does not erode democratic governance or enable Musk's personal agenda at the expense of the people's interests. Our hard-earned tax dollars should build up communities, not tear down institutions on one person's whim.