Fez Siddiqui

Fez Siddiqui, The Post’s DOGE reporter, dives into the ongoing upheaval at the Department of Government Efficiency, sparked by dramatic budget cuts under Elon Musk's leadership. He discusses the backlash from citizens and federal workers, alongside DOGE’s efforts to improve its image through technology. Siddiqui also tackles the implications of a controversial White House press conference that blurred the lines between governance and Tesla promotion, raising questions about the intersections of politics and corporate interests.

Fez Siddiqui, a business reporter at The Washington Post, dives into Elon Musk's creation of the Department of Government Efficiency. They discuss Musk's controversial influence on federal agencies and his aggressive tactics reminiscent of his Twitter management. Siddiqui raises legal and ethical questions surrounding Musk's control of sensitive government decisions. The conversation also touches on critiques of USAID and Musk's ambitions for reducing government oversight to boost space exploration. It's a riveting look at the intersection of tech, power, and public policy.