The article discusses conservative reactions to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative led by Elon Musk aimed at reducing the federal workforce and government spending. While some conservative budget hawks see promise in Musk's initial actions and identified savings, others argue it's premature to assess the effectiveness. As of now, DOGE claims to have identified approximately $5.6 billion in savings, significantly less than its ambitious target of $2 trillion, prompting debate over Musk’s strategy and the future of the project.
Norquist, whose government-cutting advocacy goes back to the administration of President Reagan, is famous for having said in 2001, I don't want to abolish government. I simply want to reduce it to the size where I can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub.
Some say Musk's early targets demonstrate success and show more potential than previous efforts to downsize government due to his unique access and influence. Others say it's too early to tell.
A list of savings provided by the White House last week noted at least $2.2 billion in initial savings identified by DOGE. The website has since noted at least $5.6 billion.
Any total so far is a tiny fraction of Musk's initial goal of $2 trillion, the size of the federal budget deficit, or even the $1 trillion he has since mentioned.
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