What is Doge and why are Democrats criticizing it?

Doge is a government efficiency initiative led by Elon Musk and his team that has reportedly saved taxpayers over $55 billion by uncovering significant fraud and waste in government operations. The program aims to streamline governmental processes and promote transparency within the federal bureaucracy. Democrats have strongly criticized these cost-cutting measures, with White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt noting that they've 'got their hair on fire complaining about Doge and cost cutting.' This backlash comes despite Doge's substantial taxpayer savings and follows historical patterns of resistance to government streamlining efforts across previous administrations.