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Fortune
Beatrice Nolan

DOGE says it's saved the federal government $115 billion. Experts say the figures don't stack up

Elon Musk revealing a t-shirt that says "tech support." (Credit: JIM WATSON—AFP via Getty Images)
  • DOGE says it's saved the federal government $115 billion. However, the team's claims have consistently included inaccuracies and inflated numbers, stoking criticism for its chaotic approach and lack of government expertise.

Elon Musk's cost-cutting DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion in federal spending by the end of the year.

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