Photos emerged showing Elon Musk, his mother, and son traveling on Air Force One and Marine One, sparking controversy. Critics decried this as government waste, particularly given recent budget cuts and Musk’s perceived undue influence on the White House. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, with the family seen departing the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews and later entering the White House. Social media reactions were sharply divided, with some condemning the use of presidential aircraft while others viewed it as unremarkable.
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A mock government task force investigating Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found the agency ineffective and even counterproductive. DOGE’s purported mission to combat government waste and fraud is undermined by increased federal spending and DOGE’s own budget expansion, mirroring the very issues it claims to address. The agency’s actions resemble Musk’s “Twitter Files” release, which, despite claims of uncovering bias, primarily served to advance a political agenda. Ultimately, DOGE’s ineffectiveness is not accidental; its purpose is to generate a manufactured crisis supporting a broader political narrative.
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Established by President Trump and headed by Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has seen its budget increase from $6.75 million to $14.4 million in its first three weeks. Despite this spending increase, DOGE claims to have already saved the government approximately $1 billion daily through measures such as eliminating unnecessary positions, halting DEI initiatives, and canceling contracts. These savings stem from actions including terminating numerous government contracts and leases. The task force, comprised of around 30 employees, aims to reduce federal waste and fraud, with Musk serving without compensation.
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Through a 2021 Congressional act granting temporary access, the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service has already recovered over $31 million in improper Social Security payments made to deceased individuals using the SSA’s Full Death Master File. This initiative, projected to recover over $215 million by 2026, demonstrates significant progress in combating fraud and waste within the Social Security system. The Treasury advocates for permanent access to the file to further enhance program integrity and safeguard taxpayer funds. The incoming administration’s stance on continuing this effort remains unclear.
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John Q. Hosedrinker