Trump, Musk get support from former NFL star amid criticism over DOGE cuts, other issues

Constitutional law attorney Katie Cherkasky reacts to federal workers suing Elon Musk and DOGE over a controversial productivity email.

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have come under increased scrutiny over spending cuts in certain sectors of the federal government and other issues since Inauguration Day.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, reported that it has saved around $65 billion. DOGE said the savings estimate came from a "combination of fraud detection/deletion, contract/lease cancelations, contract/lease re-negotiations, asset sales, grant cancelations, workforce reductions, programmatic changes, and regulatory savings."

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Then-former President Donald Trump, right, listens to former Pittsburgh Steelers players Antonio Brown, left, and Le'Veon Bell at a campaign rally on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

"We are working to upload all of this data in a digestible and fully transparent manner with clear assumptions, consistent with applicable rules and regulations," DOGE said on its website.

Each cut drew a massive response from all corners of the government and social media. 

Trump has been working on a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, dealing with illegal immigration and going toe-to-toe with governors over trans-athlete participation in women’s and girls' sports, among other issues.

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A demonstrator holds a sign during a rally to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's policies Feb. 17, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)

At least one former NFL star came