Conflicts of Interest in DOGE

There have been several instances of conflicts of interest within DOGE, with staff members holding two jobs at once. For example, Scott Langmack, the chief operating officer of Kukun, is also working at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Similarly, Michael Mirsky, who works for TCC Management, has access to sensitive information at HUD.

These conflicts of interest have raised concerns about the potential for self-dealing and the appearance of impropriety. The situation is further complicated by Elon Musk's own business interests, which could potentially benefit from the actions of his staff members.

Elon Musk's Email Chaos

Over the weekend, an email was sent to federal workers from the Office of Personnel Management, which was touted by Elon Musk on X. The email asked workers to send a productivity report back to OPM by Monday at midnight, with Musk tweeting that those who didn't respond would be fired.

The email sparked chaos, with many workers unsure how to respond. Some agencies told their employees not to respond, while others were unsure what to do. The situation was further complicated by Musk's tweet, which seemed to imply that workers who didn't respond would be fired.

The incident has raised concerns about the arbitrary and capricious nature of DOGE's actions, as well as the potential for abuse of power. It has also highlighted the need for clear guidance and communication from the administration, particularly in situations where workers are unsure how to proceed.