<p>Backlash continues to grow as DOGE carries out mass firings at federal agencies. CNN political commentator Ashley Allison says although President Trump and Elon Musk are betting on Americans not caring about what's happening, Democrats have a responsibility to explain why they should.</p>

Democrat: Trump & Musk betting that Americans don't care about their firings

Backlash continues to grow as DOGE carries out mass firings at federal agencies. CNN political commentator Ashley Allison says although President Trump and Elon Musk are betting on Americans not caring about what's happening, Democrats have a responsibility to explain why they should.

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<p>Backlash continues to grow as DOGE carries out mass firings at federal agencies. CNN political commentator Ashley Allison says although President Trump and Elon Musk are betting on Americans not caring about what's happening, Democrats have a responsibility to explain why they should.</p>

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