To be clear, the security clearances you’re talking about, that look at “skeletons in their closet” or family members or whatever is not applied to MOST federal positions. This is only for a subset that are more sensitive. The type of activity people involved in DOGE are taking on does not require security clearances, just a background check. Also keep in mind, the people involved in DOGE are working alongside senior people, alongside people from agencies, and not just off on their own the way the media has been painting. Treasury secretary Bessent discussed this recently in public.
Privileged IT access usually requires public trust, which will definitely include a PI talking to friends and former colleagues along with a variety of database analysis. It’s not just checking to see if you have DUIs or unpaid child support.
