Senator Elizabeth Warren has targeted Elon Musk's recently formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), expressing concerns that it represents a potential venue for corruption. In a letter to Musk, the senator outlined various strategies that could potentially save the U.S. government $2 trillion over the next decade without increasing taxes on the middle class. Warren criticized the DOGE initiative for its lack of clarity on how it would achieve cost-saving measures beyond cutting budgets and staffing. She proposed reforms including better contract negotiations and closing tax loopholes for the wealthy. Musk’s agency has been linked to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, which shares the same acronym as his government initiative, leading to public scrutiny about its operations and intentions. The senator's critical stance reflects a broader skepticism about the influence of wealthy individuals on public policy and governance.

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