Government Efficiency Cuts
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk cancelled 80 contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including one for a senior advisor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, saving $139.1 million. This move follows a previous cancellation of over 100 contracts saving $420 million. The cancellations faced backlash from the left.
Key Points
- 80 contracts cancelled totaling hundreds of millions of dollars
- Savings of $139.1 million from the cuts
- Previous cancellation of over 100 contracts saving $420 million
Pros
- Savings of $139.1 million from cancelling wasteful contracts
- Efforts to curb government waste, fraud, and abuse
Cons
- Backlash from the left against the cuts