Established in January 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed to enhance transparency and accountability in the federal government, targeting wasteful spending to ultimately save taxpayer money. Despite ambitious goals set by its head, Elon Musk, including reducing spending by up to $2 trillion, the department faced considerable controversy and allegations of incompetence. Injustices included firing and rehiring thousands of employees and unsubstantiated claims about savings. Notably, federal overpayments amounted to $841 billion over five years, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of government waste beyond DOGE's efforts.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established in 2025 to increase government transparency, modernize technology, and cut wasteful spending, ultimately aiming to save taxpayer money.
Despite ambitious targets, DOGE's director Elon Musk downgraded its savings goals three times, questioning their ability to effectively address waste and spending issues within the government.
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