White House Slams 'Rogue Bureaucrats' Over DOGE Entry Ban Drama

The White House has gone on the offensive, labeling officials from a small federal agency as "rogue bureaucrats" after they barred members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from entering their headquarters. Yes, you read that right—locked doors and all.

On Wednesday, Elon Musk's DOGE team, accompanied by acting U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) head Peter Marocco, tried to enter the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) building. This move was part of President Donald Trump's executive order to trim federal bureaucracy. But here’s the twist: they were reportedly locked out, allegedly on orders from USADF President Ward Brehm. It’s not every day you hear about a literal lockout in government buildings.

After being denied entry, the cost-cutting DOGE team didn’t back down. They returned the next day with U.S. marshals, armed with a Department of Justice ruling affirming their right to enter. Naturally, this escalated into a lawsuit, with Brehm seeking to block DOGE from accessing USADF offices and challenging his removal from office. He cited "unlawful overreach" in his 26-page complaint.

The White House didn’t hold back in its response, stating, "Entitled, rogue bureaucrats have no authority to defy executive orders by the President of the United States or physically bar his representatives from entering the agencies they run." This is shaping up to be a government showdown for the books.

President Trump has been vocal about his support for DOGE’s bold mission to slash wasteful spending. He even highlighted their efforts during a recent address to Congress, declaring, "Any federal bureaucrat who resists this change will be removed from office immediately, because we are draining the swamp. The days of rule by unelected bureaucrats are over." Love him or hate him, you can't say he minces words.

Meanwhile, Brehm’s legal battle has gained some traction. On Friday, District Judge Richard J. Leon issued a temporary restraining order blocking his removal, at least for now. The drama continues to unfold, with DOGE’s cost-cutting agenda clashing head-on with bureaucratic resistance. And hey, who knew Adobe licenses and locked doors could spark such political fireworks?

Fox News Digital reached out to Brehm and USADF for comment, but as of publication, no responses have been received.