Krugman Revisits DOGE and Its Political Significance
Paul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist and columnist, recently reflected on the cultural and political implications of DOGE, a group he describes as "not-exactly-part-of-the-government." In his first post since reviving his Substack nearly a year ago, Krugman connected DOGE to broader concerns about the erosion of decency and privacy during Donald Trump’s presidency.
DOGE as a Symbol of Political Shifts
Krugman suggests that DOGE was a harbinger of the assault on societal norms and personal privacy that characterized the Trump administration. While details about DOGE’s specific activities remain limited, Krugman’s commentary positions the group as an early indicator of the changing political landscape, marked by challenges to established standards of decency and privacy protections.
The Democratic Challenge Ahead
According to Krugman, the damage wrought during this period will require significant effort from Democrats to repair. He implies that reversing the effects of this assault on decency and privacy will be a key task for the party moving forward, though he does not outline specific policy proposals in this initial post.
Context of Krugman’s Commentary
This discussion emerges as part of Krugman’s broader engagement with political and economic issues on his Substack platform. His return to active posting signals a renewed focus on analyzing the intersections of culture, politics, and economics in the post-Trump era.
