Democrats warn DOGE 'inviting an attack' on US
Lawmakers are largely split down partisan lines after the CIA provided a list of partial names to the White House of its officers on probation -- with Democrats decrying the move while Republicans cheer on Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, a former member of the House Intelligence Committee, warned the United States' national security "is completely jeopardized" by DOGE.
"These are people who are helping us defend against the biggest threats to the United States," Swalwell said of the CIA. “So, there's nothing efficient about doing that -- and we're all for efficiency -- but if the cost is outing CIA officers, that's a real, real problem."
Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly said she is "disappointed by the move" and concerned about the Department of Justice exacting revenge on FBI agents who had anything to do with Jan. 6.
"The things they're doing are shameful. They're horrible, you know, horrific, and it makes you wonder, do they really, really care about this country, or do they just really care about their power?" Kelly said.
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett disagreed, telling ABC News that he is more worried the agencies themselves are "compromised."
"They’ve ... basically offered every member of the CIA a buyout. So I think that tells you we've got to shake things up," Burchett said. "These agencies have kind of gotten off course."
-ABC News' John Parkinson
