Elon Musk’s DOGE Faces Criticism Over Questionable Federal Savings Claims

The Department of Government Efficiency claims $115 billion in savings, but experts and data suggest the figures may be significantly inflated.

DOGE, led by Elon Musk, claims to have saved $115 billion in federal spending, but experts argue the numbers are overstated by as much as 80%.
The initiative aims to cut $1 trillion in government spending this year, yet federal spending reached a record $603.4 billion last month, with the deficit surpassing $1.1 trillion.
DOGE’s reported savings include asset sales, canceled contracts, and fraud reductions, but many claims have been unverifiable or revised downward after scrutiny.
Critics highlight a chaotic and poorly planned approach, with legal experts questioning the constitutionality of some actions and the lack of government expertise among DOGE leadership.
Despite Musk’s efforts, rising debt servicing costs and increased tax credit payments have driven federal spending to new highs, overshadowing DOGE’s reported achievements.