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The responsibility ultimately lies with voters to elect representatives who prioritize financial oversight. Congress must take proactive measures to effectively protect public funds and contest corrupt agencies. The very essence of the constitutional system suggests that elected officials are meant to provide checks and balances against misappropriation, ensuring that the executive branch remains accountable.
The rise of entities like “Doge” reflects a significant shift in confronting what some perceive as the bureaucratic invincibility—the notion that federal employees are beyond reproach. As such, it underscores an urgent need to dismantle complacency within agencies and uphold accountability, thus avoiding the pitfalls that arise from unchecked bureaucratic power.