{"id":2514067,"date":"2025-11-24T14:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-end-of-doge-prompts-scrutiny-of-its-legacy-the-swamp-won\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T14:42:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:42:33","slug":"the-end-of-doge-prompts-scrutiny-of-its-legacy-the-swamp-won","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-end-of-doge-prompts-scrutiny-of-its-legacy-the-swamp-won\/","title":{"rendered":"The end of DOGE prompts scrutiny of its legacy: &#8216;The Swamp won&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-end-of-doge-prompts-scrutiny-of-its-legacy-the-swamp-won%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2514067&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the early closure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), wich was intended to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >improve federal government operations adn reduce spending<\/a>. Although DOGE officially ended eight months ahead of its planned July 2026 deadline, U.S. Office of Personnel management Director Scott Kupor stated that the principles behind DOGE remain active within his agency, despite DOGE no longer functioning as a centralized entity. The closure sparked varied reactions: former Rep. Justin Amash criticized DOGE as merely a marketing gimmick lacking serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meghan-mccain-biden-doing-grave-spiritual-harm-to-self-country-with-abortion-views\/\" title=\"Meghan McCain: Biden Doing \u2018Grave Spiritual Harm\u2019 To Self, Country With Abortion Views\">presidential support<\/a> for spending cuts, while the Lincoln Project commented on the limited effectiveness of the department. Critics, including Republicans Against Trump and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, argued that DOGE failed to save money, caused job losses, decreased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congresss-4155-page-omnibus-bill-is-a-symbol-of-american-decadence\/\" title=\"Congress\u2019s 4,155-Page Omnibus Bill Is a Symbol of American Decadence\">government efficiency<\/a>, and harmed vulnerable populations. Florida Governor ron DeSantis lamented that DOGE was defeated by entrenched political forces, referring to the &#8220;Swamp.&#8221; During its brief existence, DOGE faced legal challenges limiting access to key governmental data, and Elon Musk, who served as a senior adviser, resigned in May, acknowledging the effort was less effective than hoped. Despite its closure, advocates claim DOGE&#8217;s core goals and principles continue within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-government-flags-more-than-500-scientists-in-u-s-that-might-be-compromised-by-communist-china\/\" title=\"U.S. Government Flags More Than 500 Scientists In U.S. That Might Be Compromised By Communist China\">government efforts<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">The end of DOGE prompts scrutiny of its legacy: &lsquo;The Swamp won&rsquo;<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2412633\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Politicians and think tanks offered analysis about the reported <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3896426\/doge-closes-eight-months-early-but-principles-remain-alive-and-well\/\">end of the Department of Government Efficiency<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor said &ldquo;the principles of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-government-efficiency\/\">DOGE<\/a> remain alive and well&rdquo; in his agency, while confirming that it is no longer a &ldquo;centralized entity.&rdquo; Many interpreted this to mean that DOGE is dead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3896956\/justice-department-defends-ban-associated-press-white-house-access\/\">All about access to president: DOJ defends ban on Associated Press White House access<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3897025\/trump-visit-china-april-plans-xi-jinping-state-visit\/\">Trump to visit China in April with plans to host Xi for state visit later next year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3897047\/ron-johnson-trump-no-position-deliver-tariff-rebate-checks\/\">Senate Republican warns Trump is in no position to deliver $2,000 tariff rebate checks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/justinamash\/status\/1992669491126468842\">RIP DOGE<\/a>. It was never going to amount to much more than a marketing gimmick without a president actually serious about cutting spending,&rdquo; former Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/justin-amash\/\">Justin Amash<\/a> wrote on X Sunday. &ldquo;Only a president has the leverage to get Congress to cut, and this president&mdash;like all recent presidents&mdash;is interested only in spending more.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ProjectLincoln\/status\/1992817908159013236\">most efficient thing<\/a> DOGE has done,&rdquo; the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/lincoln-project\/\">Lincoln Project<\/a> wrote in response to the news.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RIP DOGE.<\/p>\n<p>It was never going to amount to much more than a marketing gimmick without a president actually serious about cutting spending.<\/p>\n<p>Only a president has the leverage to get Congress to cut, and this president&mdash;like all recent presidents&mdash;is interested only in spending more. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DZJlboeYF0\">https:\/\/t.co\/DZJlboeYF0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Justin Amash (@justinamash) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/justinamash\/status\/1992669491126468842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The most efficient thing DOGE has done. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N2To1UvMf7\">https:\/\/t.co\/N2To1UvMf7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProjectLincoln\/status\/1992817908159013236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Others piped in to imply that DOGE did not leave a legacy of saving federal dollars.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[Tesla CEO] <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elon-musk\/\">Elon Musk&rsquo;s<\/a> DOGE has effectively ceased to exist, despite having eight months left in its mandate, Reuters reported Sunday,&rdquo; Republicans Against Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RpsAgainstTrump\/status\/1992757690406474209\">wrote on X<\/a>. &ldquo;What did DOGE accomplish besides creating chaos and confusion?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;DOGE saved no money, cost tens of thousands of people their jobs, decreased government efficiency, and actually led to death for people whose lives depended on certain medicines as well as food,&rdquo; former presidential candidate <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marianne-williamson\/\">Marianne Williamson<\/a> wrote on X.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I heard from someone close to him that Musk is actually regretful (he was high most of the time that was going on, after all). It was suggested to him that he should apologize to the nation,&rdquo; Williamson <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/marwilliamson\/status\/1992733744357146884\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Elon Musk&rsquo;s DOGE has effectively ceased to exist, despite having eight months left in its mandate, Reuters reported Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>What did DOGE accomplish besides creating chaos and confusion? <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/j4W6iO7Wgd\">pic.twitter.com\/j4W6iO7Wgd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RpsAgainstTrump\/status\/1992757690406474209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DOGE saved no money, cost tens of thousands of people their jobs, decreased government efficiency, and actually led to death for people whose lives depended on certain medicines as well as food.<br \/>      I heard from someone close to him that Musk is actually regretful (he was high&hellip; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CciWAYNJJE\">https:\/\/t.co\/CciWAYNJJE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marwilliamson\/status\/1992733744357146884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>However, Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\">Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R-FL) lamented that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-department-probing-alleged-human-rights-violations-at-israeli-guantanamo-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"State ... probing alleged human rights violations at \u2018Israeli Guantanamo\u2019 - Washington Examiner\">department hadn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t yet reached its ultimate goal.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;DOGE fought the Swamp and the Swamp won,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RonDeSantis\/status\/1992701554743541927\">he wrote on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DOGE fought the Swamp and the Swamp won. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/spUrNlOe09\">https:\/\/t.co\/spUrNlOe09<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis\/status\/1992701554743541927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>During its tenure of less than a year, DOGE faced many obstacles. One&nbsp;lawsuit attempting to keep DOGE from accessing the Department of Labor&rsquo;s data was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3315027\/labor-unions-lose-fight-bar-doge-from-data\/\">ultimately dismissed<\/a>, but another U.S. district judge ruled against the department accessing the Treasury, resulting in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3423930\/judge-allows-doge-treasury-payment-system-access\/\">only four DOGE employees<\/a> entering the department.<\/p>\n<p>Musk, who founded DOGE as a senior adviser to President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>, resigned from his volunteer position at the department in May. He <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3397496\/elon-musk-doge-not-as-effective\/\">said shortly before resigning<\/a>, &ldquo;In the grand scheme of things, I think we&rsquo;ve been effective. Not as effective as I like.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3896426\/doge-closes-eight-months-early-but-principles-remain-alive-and-well\/\"><strong>DOGE CLOSES EIGHT MONTHS EARLY, BUT PRINCIPLES REMAIN &lsquo;ALIVE AND WELL&rsquo;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Musk has yet to comment on DOGE since Kupor&rsquo;s statement.<\/p>\n<p>DOGE initially aimed to accomplish all its work by July Fourth, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DOGE ends early; legacy debated as &#8220;The Swamp won<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2514069,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Musk-DOGE-Trump-scaled-e1764010050275.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[12577,23466,4185,67610,45176],"class_list":["post-2514067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-cryptocurrency","tag-doge","tag-legacy","tag-market-scrutiny","tag-the-swamp"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Musk-DOGE-Trump-scaled-e1764010050275.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2514067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2514067"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2514067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2514071,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2514067\/revisions\/2514071"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2514069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2514067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2514067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2514067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}