Donald Trump’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to streamline federal operations-but what will this mean for public servants and citizens?

In The Conversation, Dominika Wranik, Nachum Gabler, and Vurain Tabvuma argue that reducing bureaucracy could benefit taxpayers and public sector workers by improving efficiency and trust. However, they caution against extreme cuts that could undermine government services.

Instead of slashing jobs, DOGE should focus on removing pointless hurdles and improving processes to align programs with society’s needs. Done right, it could deliver efficiency without sacrificing government capacity.

Read the full analysis on The Conversation.