A significant resignation has rocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following revelations of racist and eugenicist social media activity. Marko Elez, a 25-year-old staffer, stepped down after reports connected him to a controversial social media account. This development comes as Elez was deeply involved in DOGE's activities within the Treasury Department.
DOGE, an organization formed by supporters of Elon Musk, has been aggressively advocating for budget cuts and the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. The controversy began when the Wall Street Journal published old posts from Elez’s account, @nullllptr, revealing inflammatory language. Among the posts were statements like, "99% of Indian H1Bs will be replaced by slightly smarter LLMs, they're going back don't worry guys," and "Just for the record, I was racist before it was cool."
"99% of Indian H1Bs will be replaced by slightly smarter LLMs, they're going back don't worry guys." – Marko Elez
"Just for the record, I was racist before it was cool." – Marko Elez
The revelations have sparked widespread criticism and added to the growing scrutiny of DOGE's operations. Marko Elez previously targeted Indian H-1B visa holders in his posts and advocated for the repeal of the Civil Rights Act. His resignation is part of a broader pattern of Trump administration staff departures linked to racist or extremist ideologies.
Darren Beattie, a former Trump speechwriter who had been dismissed in 2018 for speaking at a conference connected to white nationalists, also figures prominently in this narrative. Beattie has been vocal against DEI initiatives, arguing they hinder government efficiency.
"Competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work. Unfortunately, our entire national ideology is predicated on coddling the feelings of women and minorities, and demoralizing competent white men." – Darren Beattie
DOGE's recent access to a federal payment system has raised alarms about their expanding influence. Just a day before Elez's resignation, DOGE was granted "read-only" access to this system. Critics warn that DOGE's push to dismantle DEI programs could have lasting detrimental impacts on civil rights initiatives and minority communities.
Furthermore, DOGE targeted agencies such as USAID and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for significant budget cuts. These actions have drawn sharp rebukes from advocates who argue that such cuts undermine critical governmental functions.
