DOGE is far short of its goal, and still overstating its progress - West Hawaii Today

‘Toxic mix of ignorance and dishonesty’: Ex-GOP lawmaker slams DOGE’s mistakes

The New York Times reports that DOGE is still overstating its progress in cutting costs from the federal government, with the DOGE site featuring "expensive mistakes." New York Times Reporter David Fahrenthold and former Florida Republican Congressman David Jolly join Chris Jansing to provide analysis.

Elon Musk Admits DOGE’s Spending Cuts Failed Amid Major Reporting Errors: Not Even 15% of Goal

Elon Musk has admitted that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) failed to meet its ambitious goal of cutting $1 trillion in government spending, now estimating savings of only $150 billion — just 15 percent of his original $1 trillion goal, and even that figure may be too high. During a meeting with President Donald Trump’s cabinet on Thursday, Musk backtracked on his earlier promise to slash $1 trillion in government spending by Sept…

DOGE is far short of its goal, and still overstating its progress - West Hawaii Today

Last week, Elon Musk indicated for the first time that his Department of Government Efficiency was falling short of its goal.