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Federal employee to foreign asset? DOGE layoffs raise alarm over espionage threat to the US


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, March 24th 2025 at 9:41 GMT by Euronews   Print publication without navigation

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The article from MSN discusses concerns raised by the layoffs at Dogecoin (Doge), a cryptocurrency company, about potential espionage threats to the U.S. government. It highlights that former federal employees, now out of work due to these layoffs, might be vulnerable to recruitment by foreign entities for espionage activities. The piece details how economic pressures and job loss can make individuals susceptible to offers from foreign governments or organizations looking to exploit their access to sensitive information or their expertise. It also mentions the broader implications of such vulnerabilities, including the potential compromise of national security, and calls for increased vigilance and support for those laid off to prevent them from becoming foreign assets. The article underscores the need for the U.S. to address these risks through better support systems for its former employees and more robust counterintelligence measures.

Read the Full Euronews Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-sg/politics/government/federal-employee-to-foreign-asset-doge-layoffs-raise-alarm-over-espionage-threat-to-the-us/ar-AA1BxQlx ]

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