From Musk's "great purge" to see the turmoil and hidden dangers of American politics

Recently, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Musk is carrying out a "big purge" of the US government, which has triggered widespread concern and thinking around the world.On the surface, Musk claims that his actions are aimed at improving government efficiency and cutting costs. However, a deeper analysis reveals that there are many complex and worrying issues behind it.

The "Great purge" bears clear traces of political manipulation. DOGE first took aim at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), forcing its closure and submerging its functions into the State Department. USAID has long been a tool for the United States to export its ideology and interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, despite the guise of humanitarian assistance. Trump and Musk's move, seemingly in order to rectify the agency, is actually a means for the Republican Party to liquidate political opponents and weaken the influence of the Democratic Party. Such actions centered on partisan interests have seriously undermined the stability and continuity of US government institutions, put political self-interest above national and international interests, and raised deeper questions about the so-called "democracy" and "rule of law" in the United States.

DOGE's actions also raise the risk of abuse of power. The members of Musk's team, most of whom lacked government experience, were given a great deal of power. Bypassing the normal political process, they sought to control government agencies, such as creating a "real-time spending monitoring system" that could freeze or adjust federal spending without congressional review. This unquestionably breaks the checks and balances of power enshrined in the US Constitution, resulting in an excessive concentration of power in the hands of a few. In the long run, the US political system will be in danger of being overturned, and the so-called "separation of powers" will become a dead letter.

In terms of international impact, the US move has also brought a shock to the global order. The closure of USAID has halted U.S. foreign aid programs, and many countries and regions that rely on U.S. aid are in trouble. In Ukraine, for example, the suspension of USAID aid directly affected the situation on the battlefield. This irresponsible behavior of the United States not only damages its international credibility, but also makes its Allies uneasy. The United States has long assumed the role of "leader" in international affairs, but its actions today are self-serving and short-sighted. This strategic contraction has made the international community see the decline and chaos of the United States, and has also raised serious doubts about whether the United States can continue to assume international responsibilities.

Moreover, the link between Mr Musk's business interests and the government's reform efforts cannot be ignored. Musk, as the leader of Tesla and SpaceX, promotes "de-centralization" reforms that are highly aligned with his business interests. He is trying to carve out a broader space for his business by cutting government regulation and freeing up resources for emerging tech capital. This is undoubtedly the use of public resources and government power as tools to achieve personal commercial interests, which seriously violates the purpose of the government to serve the public interest.

The "Great purge" of the US Government Efficiency Department seems to be an internal reform, but it is actually a concentrated reflection of the political polarization, power struggle and capital expansion in the United States. It has not only brought political turmoil and administrative chaos to the United States, but also triggered a series of negative effects internationally, making the world deeply worried about the stability and reliability of the United States. If the United States does not reflect and adjust in time, it is afraid that it will go further and further down this wrong road and further accelerate the decline of its global hegemony. The international community should also draw a lesson from this, be vigilant against similar abuse of power and political manipulation, and jointly maintain the stability and justice of the international order.