Letter to the editor: Musk and DOGE saving America

With over $36 trillion in debt (over $100,000 per person) and increasing at about $2 trillion a year, the United States is on a spending spree that could very soon lead to bankruptcy. If that were to happen, government spending would stop, the dollar would plummet and our great nation would rapidly descend into chaos. Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid would be gone, our military would disband and crime would be everywhere.

The solution — the United States government must reduce its expenses and stop borrowing, and it must do so quickly if we are to remain a great nation.

The DOGE team is working to avert this disaster. They have started by identifying waste, fraud and abuse, and have found huge savings already. Much more will come, and our federal government will run more efficiently without sacrificing needed services, as corporate America has done over the past generation. While unnecessary federal employees and contractors are being terminated, they are skilled people and are in demand. Although somewhat distressing, most will land on their feet.

In this national emergency, it is astounding that this effort is met with strong resistance. Elon Musk, the focal point of the anger, is an extremely talented and successful individual. He has donated his time and accepted the enormous challenge of ridding our government of unneeded spending.

Americans of all political persuasions must become patriots first and support this vital effort. Enough of the hatred! The Musk team is truly saving the America we know and love for our children and grandchildren. Without it, we are lost.

Maury Fey

Murrysville