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International Business Times
International Business Times
Marvie Basilan

DOGE Says $400M In Taxpayer Dollars Saved In 2 Days, Elon Musk Laments 'Corruption' Attacks

Elon Musk is the face of the DOGE, which promised to cut unnecessary government spending and downsize the federal government. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

  • DOGE terminated an $8.5 million contract for 'fiscal stewardship' and an EEO DEIA contract
  • It canceled several NIH programs centered on inclusivity
  • Musk said 'corruption' was attacking him as he attacked government corruption
  • He also re-shared a video of Obama talking about 'pointless' and 'stupid' government spending

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said Thursday that it was able to save hundreds of millions in taxpayer money in just two days after it pushed federal agencies to terminate over 200 "wasteful contracts."

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