Scott Patterson, a WSJ reporter specializing in government operations, dives deep into DOGE's clandestine activities during Trump's presidency. He reveals how DOGE's programmers infiltrated the Office of Personnel Management, leading to controversial layoffs across federal agencies. Patterson discusses the backlash from agency leaders and the ethical implications of these maneuvers. He also critiques DOGE's claims of saving billions, exposing discrepancies in reported figures, while highlighting the unintended consequences of such drastic leadership decisions on the federal workforce.