Inside Trump's Purge: Cabinet Drama, Mass Departures and the DOGE Shakeup

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Advisers, agencies and scandals

Elon Musk briefly led the DOGE efficiency initiative, which eliminated many federal roles before winding down. Advisers such as Corey Lewandowski and acting ICE director Todd Lyons also left, and national security officials resigned over disputes tied to the Iran war policy and internal controversies like the so-called Epstein files.

Consequences and controversy

The administration reportedly cut about 300,000 federal jobs and reshaped military leadership. Immigration operations prompted scrutiny after two U.S. citizens died during Minneapolis actions, intensifying debate about the administration's approach and personnel choices.