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An in-depth new report from Politico has revealed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has not saved as much money as previously claimed. Despite the efforts to cancel research grants, federal contracts, and fire federal employees, DOGE has fallen short of the savings promised by Elon Musk.
DOGE has touted $205 billion in total savings since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, but Politico found discrepancies in their accounting. While DOGE claims $52.8 billion in savings from canceled contracts, only $32.7 billion worth of contracts could be verified. The actual savings from these cancellations amount to just $1.4 billion, much lower than reported.
The report by Politico delves into the faulty math used by DOGE to inflate their savings numbers. By reporting the maximum possible spending amount of each contract, rather than the actual or planned spending, DOGE exaggerates their savings. This misleading accounting has been criticized since February, as it does not accurately reflect the true savings achieved.
Despite the Trump administration’s defense of DOGE’s savings claims, experts have pointed out the exaggerated nature of these numbers. The agency’s public list of savings is said to be updated in real time, but the discrepancies in the reported savings raise questions about the accuracy of the information.
Elon Musk’s ambitious goals for DOGE, including saving the government trillions of dollars, have been scaled back over time. The agency’s cost-cutting measures have impacted various government services and initiatives, raising concerns about the true impact of their actions.
