DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion
Briefly

The Trump administration has introduced an online tracker boasting $55 billion in federal savings, a claim challenged by NPR's analysis which found the actual savings significantly lower. Specifically, incorrect entries totaling $8 billion were identified due to a typo, while many contracts described as savings had already been maxed out. Concurrently, Trump has been vocal against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, labeling him a 'dictator' and calling for peace talks that exclude Ukraine, which Zelenskyy has countered by urging against U.S. disinformation regarding the war with Russia.
After digging through 130,000 contracts, Fowler found that DOGE's claims were overstated by billions of dollars. Half of the savings claimed come from a typo in the federal contract database.
Trump is escalating his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a 'dictator,' amidst complex dynamics surrounding U.S. involvement in Ukraine and Russia.
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