Elon Musk's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) aims to cut $2 trillion from federal spending, a move that could destabilize the U.S. economy. Critics warn that aggressive layoffs and agency dissolutions could lead to a government shutdown, reminiscent of the costly 2018-2019 shutdown, which cost $11 billion. Moreover, with 75% of the federal budget being mandatory spending, achieving such cuts is deemed unrealistic, potentially worsening the national debt and causing economic turmoil. Musk's influence is already creating market anxiety, as investors fear a "deflationary shock" and reduced consumer spending.