DOGE staffers enter NOAA headquarters and incite reports of cuts and threats
Staffers from Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" entered NOAA headquarters, raising concerns about potential budget cuts. Critics warn this could harm coastal economies and public safety. NOAA has not commented.
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Staffers from Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (Doge) reportedly entered the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters in Maryland and the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., raising concerns about potential budget and staffing cuts. Witnesses described the staffers as bypassing security and seeking access to NOAA's IT systems, which contain confidential information. This action aligns with the goals of Project 2025, a plan by former Trump administration officials advocating for the downsizing of NOAA, which they claim is detrimental to U.S. prosperity due to its climate science role. Critics, including former NOAA officials and environmental advocates, warn that cuts to NOAA could have severe consequences for coastal economies, fisheries, and public safety, as the agency provides essential weather forecasts and storm alerts. They argue that the lack of transparency in these actions poses a threat to the agency's mission and the communities that rely on its data. NOAA has not commented on the situation, deferring to the Department of Commerce, which has not responded to inquiries.
- Doge staffers entered NOAA headquarters, raising concerns about potential cuts.
- Project 2025 advocates for downsizing NOAA, claiming it harms U.S. prosperity.
- Critics warn cuts could negatively impact coastal economies and public safety.
- NOAA's role includes providing vital weather forecasts and storm alerts.
- The Department of Commerce has not commented on the situation.
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> He also argued there is no legal authority to abolish Noaa or reduce its budget, outside of reducing it through Congress.
> “There’s no real transparency. They just show up wherever they want, do whatever they want. They’re following through on major budget cuts and major staffing cuts,” Rosenberg added. “I think the strategy here is: ‘Well, we’re just going to do it and dare somebody to stop us, and by the time they stop us, we’ll have destroyed it.’”
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