In a plot twist that sounds more like a satirical tech dystopia, Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been quietly infiltrating federal agencies, turning bureaucratic hallways into a Silicon Valley playground.

The New Government Squad

Imagine walking into a government building and instead of career civil servants, you’re greeted by young tech bros with more swagger than experience. That’s exactly what’s happening at the General Services Administration (GSA), where Musk-affiliated individuals are popping up faster than AI-generated memes.

Bureaucratic Hide and Seek

Stephen Ehikian, the GSA administrator, tried to play dumb during an all-hands meeting, claiming no DOGE team exists - despite an entire floor being cordoned off with key card access. Current employees are rolling their eyes so hard they might get permanent strain. At least half a dozen DOGE affiliates are listed in the employee directory, including names like Steve Davis and Akash Bobba, all conveniently tied to the administrator’s office.

The Power Play

Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, tech engineers from Tesla, SpaceX, and other Musk-linked companies are rapidly embedding themselves in federal agencies. From Thomas Shedd leading Technology Transformation Services to Michael Grimes advising the Commerce Department, it’s clear that Silicon Valley is rewriting government’s operational manual.

While some might see this as innovation, others see a concerning trend of tech oligarchs reshaping government infrastructure without democratic oversight. One thing’s certain: the lines between government service and corporate agenda have never been blurrier.