But while DOGE targets the major players, Ehikian and other DOGE leaders are also relying on the help of one lesser-known ...

The drama offers a case study in how Elon Musk’s team sought to run a critical government agency through misinformation and social media blasts — and how longtime employees responded.

Editor’s note: In this Future View, students discuss DOGE and the Trump-Musk split. This column will appear every other week throughout the summer.