He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut
Dan Berulis, an IT staffer, filed a whistleblower complaint against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claiming it compromised agency data. Shortly after going public, Berulis experienced a serious incident where his brake lines were cut, raising concerns for his safety. He is now suing Elon Musk for defamation, alleging that Musk's statements made him a target for violence.
- ▪Dan Berulis filed a whistleblower complaint against DOGE, alleging data compromise.
- ▪After going public, Berulis found his brake lines had been cut, leading to a car accident.
- ▪Berulis is suing Elon Musk for defamation, claiming Musk's statements incited threats against him.
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Vittoria ElliottPoliticsJun 2, 2026 3:16 PMHe Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were CutA federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE, then went public. Shortly after Elon Musk boosted a post calling his claims false, his brake lines were cut. Now he’s suing for defamation.Photograph: WLADIMIR BULGAR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOn April 14, 2025, Dan Berulis, an IT staffer at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), filed a Congressional whistleblower complaint with an extraordinary and urgent claim: The so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had seemingly compromised the agency’s data and appeared to be exfiltrating it out of the NLRB entirely.
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