While the true impact of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is debatable, it appears to have had little effect on federal spending, its primary objective. Musk himself has downplayed the department’s success, even admitting it didn’t fully meet expectations. Recently, Musk revived claims of widespread government fraud, implying that DOGE failed to address the issue. After leaving DOGE, Musk expressed doubts about the endeavor, stating he likely wouldn’t repeat the experience.
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Donald Trump celebrated the elimination of federal jobs in a recent Truth Social post, sharing a screenshot from the White House’s Rapid Response account that noted the lowest level of government job positions since 2014, with 271,000 roles abolished. This occurred after Trump’s election in 2024, during which he appointed Elon Musk to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a group purposed with making major cuts to the government. Though Musk left the DOGE in May, and the OPM Director later stated the organization no longer exists, government workers continue to lose jobs. Despite these actions, the unemployment rate in November was 4.6%, and Trump’s approval rating among Americans is only at 39%.
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Elon Musk’s government efficiency department, DOGE, claimed to have made over 29,000 cuts to the federal government, but failed to reduce spending as promised. A New York Times analysis revealed that many of the claimed savings were inaccurate, with incorrect figures accounting for a large portion of the cuts. Although DOGE made numerous smaller cuts, the larger claims were found to be riddled with errors, exaggerations, and even double-counting of savings. Ultimately, the investigation suggests DOGE’s focus was not solely on budget cutting, but also potentially on deception.
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In a recent revelation, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a government agency spearheaded by Elon Musk, was confirmed to have been terminated. OPM Director Scott Kupor stated that DOGE’s functions were absorbed by the OPM after Musk’s departure last May. Despite Musk’s initial projections of saving the government a trillion dollars, DOGE ultimately reported savings of $214 billion, an amount that may be overstated. The agency faced criticism and legal challenges, ultimately leading to debates on its efficacy and the potential loss of valuable talent due to its practices.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), formerly led by Elon Musk, has been disbanded after only ten months, despite initially claiming it would save trillions. DOGE’s work, which included deregulation and workforce reshaping, is now carried out through the Office of Personnel Management. The agency’s actions, including firing roughly 300,000 federal workers, significantly impacted the LGBTQ+ community and other vulnerable populations. The elimination of USAID, for example, is estimated to have resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives and cut off access to vital medication and legal support.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been abruptly dissolved, falling far short of its initial savings goals. Despite a stated mission to maximize productivity and cut wasteful spending, DOGE’s reported savings of $214 billion were found to be significantly inflated due to accounting errors. The department’s drastic cuts, including job terminations and contract cancellations, potentially cost the government money through lost productivity and litigation. Ultimately, DOGE’s dismantling leaves its initial promises unfulfilled, though its core agenda will persist within other government branches.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was disbanded eight months earlier than scheduled after failing to meet its objectives. Despite the agency’s mission to cut government spending, DOGE wasted an estimated $21.7 billion in its first six months and oversaw a $220 billion increase in federal spending. The agency’s short tenure was marked by chaos, including the firing and subsequent rehiring of federal employees, frozen government projects, and questionable salaries for some staff members. Following Musk’s departure and policy disagreements with President Trump, many DOGE figures have been quietly reassigned to other federal agencies.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk during President Trump’s second term, has been dissolved with its functions absorbed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), according to OPM Director Scott Kupor. Musk’s departure and the subsequent exodus of staff were expected following the expiration of his contract. Despite DOGE’s claims of substantial savings, reports suggest inflated or overstated figures, and many former staffers have moved on to new roles within the government. Initiatives like the hiring freeze, implemented by DOGE, have also been discontinued.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) is employing artificial intelligence to generate a “delete list” of federal regulations, aiming to eliminate 50% of them by the first anniversary of the second inauguration. The “Doge AI Deregulation Decision Tool” will analyze approximately 200,000 regulations and select those deemed unnecessary, potentially removing 100,000 after staff feedback. Internal documents reveal the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have utilized the AI tool for deregulation decisions. White House spokesperson Harrison Fields confirmed all options are being explored to meet deregulation promises, while acknowledging that this is a work in progress.
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Sahil Lavingia, a tech founder hired by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to modernize VA systems, was unexpectedly dismissed after 55 days. His termination followed a blog interview where he praised the agency’s efficiency, contradicting common perceptions of government waste. Lavingia’s observations focused on opportunities for modernization rather than widespread fraud or abuse. This dismissal, despite DOGE’s stated commitment to transparency under Elon Musk’s leadership, highlights a perceived conflict between the agency’s public image and its internal actions.
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John Q. Hosedrinker