Elon Musk, the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has asserted that the U.S. Department of Education no longer exists. His remarks follow the controversial actions of DOGE officials, who gained access to “administrator” email accounts at the Department of Education. The move has raised eyebrows and sparked heated criticism from various American activists and politicians, including Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost. Musk’s statement, however, claims that such a department has been dissolved, igniting a broader debate about the future of government agencies.

This bold declaration comes after Musk and DOGE officials reportedly restricted access to the Department of Education for members of Congress. Congressman Frost, who has been vocal in his opposition to the actions of DOGE, shared a video from inside the Department of Education office. In his social media posts, he accused DOGE officials of blocking Congress members from entering the building, further escalating tensions. Frost also criticized the access to sensitive information as illegal, arguing that DOGE’s actions undermined the integrity of democratic oversight.

Responding to these allegations, Musk doubled down on his stance, claiming that the Department of Education no longer exists in the federal government. “No such department exists in the federal government,” Musk said, as reported by MSNBC. His comments suggest a reorganization or potential closure of the department, which has been a point of contention in recent discussions about government efficiency and expenditure.

The controversy over DOGE’s actions has drawn attention to broader political dynamics, with U.S. President Donald Trump supporting Musk’s efforts to eliminate wasteful spending in federal agencies. Trump has backed Musk and the DOGE team to uncover fraud and abuse within various agencies, including the Department of Education. The Trump administration believes that billions of dollars could be recovered by cutting inefficiencies, though the latest developments have raised serious questions about the long-term impact of such drastic measures on education and government transparency.