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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) relied on a recruitment campaign carried out by young software engineers, according to sources

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency relied on recruitment of software engineers.

Some of the engineers are associated with data analytics firm Palantir or its cofounder and board of directors chair—and Musk ally— Peter Thiel .

DOGE staffers continue to gain access to sensitive data across about a dozen government agencies.

WIRED reports that special government employees have been given access to CFPB systems and equipment.

A person using the handle Luke Farritor posted a message in a Discord server for SpaceX interns on December 5, 2024 .

The six-month timeline aligns with the 130 workday limit that SGEs are legally allowed to serve in a single year .

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