• Staff at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fear political targeting due to the Trump-Musk feud.
• Musk's recent departure raises concerns among DOGE staff about job security and future repercussions.
• Despite the feud, DOGE projects continue across multiple federal agencies.

Following a public feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, staff members at the Musk-established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are growing increasingly anxious about their professional futures. Current employees embedded within federal agencies fear that their association with DOGE could expose them to political retribution and may impact their career opportunities, as tensions escalate between the two high-profile figures, according to ABC News and Times of India.

With Musk's recent departure from DOGE after just over four months, many staff members are reportedly seeking new job opportunities, worried that the rift between Trump and Musk could lead to unwanted scrutiny. Concerns have been exacerbated by Musk's criticisms of Trump's spending legislation and the president’s threats regarding governmental contracts, as detailed by The New York Times and ABC News.

Despite the turmoil surrounding its leadership, the DOGE initiative appears to remain entrenched within the federal government. Sources indicate that some DOGE members still play significant roles across various agencies, including the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, reinforcing the program's ongoing operations even amid leadership changes, according to The New York Times and Times of India.

Some DOGE staff continue to report to their respective agency heads, and while fears of political fallout persist, many have expressed the desire to continue their work. However, the evolving nature of the Trump administration’s stance on DOGE initiatives remains uncertain, as political dynamics could lead to further changes within the organization, as highlighted by ABC News and The New York Times.