Key takeaways from recent events:

• Gavin Kliger, a staffer in Elon Musk's DOGE office, has been criticized for endorsing white supremacist views online.
• Kliger reposted controversial content from figures like Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate on social media.
• The Office of Personnel Management confirmed Kliger's role but has not commented on the controversy.
• His posts about immigration and other topics have drawn significant media attention.
• Another Musk staffer, Marko Elez, recently resigned after his racially charged comments surfaced online.

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - In a brewing controversy surrounding the reshaping of the U.S. government, Gavin Kliger, a young staff member affiliated with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has garnered attention for amplifying the rhetoric of known white supremacists and misogynists on social media. Kliger, who serves as a "Special Advisor to the Director" at the Office of Personnel Management, was reported by Reuters and later confirmed by USA Today.

Kliger, a 25-year-old graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, has been implicated for sharing incendiary views and reposting materials from figures such as Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist who has faced bans from several platforms for hate speech, and Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist under criminal investigation in Romania on serious charges including human trafficking. Kliger’s posts, some dating from October to January, included alarming remarks about immigrants, one of which suggested that deporting migrants would be easier if they remained in one location. Kliger wrote: “Just leave them be for a few more months. Will be much more convenient to deport them all if they are in one spot.”

Further controversy arose when Kliger replicated a December 4 post from Fuentes, which mocked an interracial family through a derogatory lens. Focusing on racially charged rhetoric, Kliger’s actions have drawn ire and sparked widespread discussions about the suitability of individuals in sensitive government roles. Meanwhile, another DOGE team member, Marko Elez, resigned amid scrutiny for posts that advocated for racism and eugenics. Prominent figures, including President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, have called for Elez's reinstatement.

With Kliger’s access to sensitive governmental roles and relationships with Musk closely examined, questions arise about how these young recruits are selected and the implications of their online behavior. Kliger’s X account has since been made private after Reuters requested comments about his posts. An official from the White House assured that Musk and his DOGE team possess the requisite security clearances and operate firmly within legal guidelines.

These revelations have further entwined Musk's initiatives with ongoing debates around free speech, hate speech, and appropriate boundaries in government employment. The actions of individuals within DOGE continue to be watched closely as public outcry grows over their controversial online activities. For more information, visit The Daily Beast.