DOGE’s $8 Billion Savings Claim: A $8 Million Miscalculation
DOGE claimed to have saved $8 billion through the cancellation of a single government contract. This assertion, however, dramatically misrepresented the actual savings involved. A closer look at the contract reveals a far more modest figure.
The contract in question, with D&G Support Services, was for “program and technical support services” within ICE’s Office of Diversity and Civil Rights. Initially listed as worth $8 billion, a later revision corrected the amount to a significantly lower $8 million. This discrepancy highlights a serious issue with the accuracy of the information presented.
The error in the initial contract value, initially listed as $8 billion but subsequently revised to $8 million, reveals a vast overestimation.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood