In the cuts DOGE made, there is a clear pattern of ideological and partisan targeting.
Look at federal jobs. @adambonica.bsky.social has documented that DOGE job cuts were higher in agencies seen as serving progressive goals. "The efficiency rationale was a cover for ideological restructuring."

"Would you rather have affordable healthcare and public schools, or be shot to death, paid for by funds that you yourself earned?" Hmm let me think