DOGE is making headlines by attempting to cut various surveys conducted by the Census Bureau, raising alarm among experts and data users about the potential impact on the health of the U.S. data infrastructure. With reports indicating that DOGE may eliminate surveys about prison inmates among others, there is growing worry regarding the implications for government data collection and the accuracy of information relied upon by the public and policymakers. Former President Trump is also associated with these efforts, further intensifying discussions around the future of data collection in the country.