Caroline Downey

When private-sector efficiency targets entrenched Washington bureaucracy, the resulting administrative shockwaves trigger mass panic among the political establishment. Caroline Downey responds to the left-wing media outrage over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), breaking down how Silicon Valley tech leaders and reform-minded outsiders are bringing data-driven audits and disruption to long-standing federal waste. Unpacking how entrenched bureaucrats, mainstream commentators, and career politicians react when their unchecked budgets are suddenly subjected to corporate-style accountability, Caroline examines why applying Silicon Valley metrics to Washington spending is ruffling feathers across the capital. What does the battle over DOGE reveal about the deep-seated resistance to federal spending reform and the sheer scale of effort required to truly drain the swamp? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!