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'Utter vandalism': Critics seethe at 'truly disheartening' effect of DOGE's $900M cut


Published on 2025-02-15 12:02:25 - MSN
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  • Social media critics hammered the so-called Department of Government Efficiency task force on Friday over a recent round of cuts to nearly 100 contracts worth nearly $900 million at the Institute for Education Sciences in the Department of Education.

The article discusses the backlash against Elon Musk's decision to replace Twitter's iconic blue bird logo with the Dogecoin mascot, a move that has been met with significant criticism. This change occurred after a user's tweet about changing the logo to Dogecoin received a response from Musk, leading to the actual implementation of the logo swap. Critics argue that this action reflects poorly on the platform's direction under Musk's leadership, especially given the timing when Twitter, now known as X, is facing financial difficulties and a drop in advertising revenue. The rebranding to Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency often seen as a meme, is perceived by some as a frivolous and unserious move, potentially undermining the platform's credibility and user trust. The article highlights the concerns over the platform's future, with some users and analysts describing the change as "utter vandalism" and expressing disappointment over what they see as a lack of focus on improving the platform's functionality and user experience.

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