The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deactivated over 500,000 unused government-issued credit cards to curb fraud and slash federal spending. This is part of President Trump's effort to end wasteful government dispersal of taxpayer dollars.
Key Points
DOGE deactivated over 500,000 unused government-issued credit cards
President Trump's initiative to end wasteful government dispersal of taxpayer dollars
General Services Administration SmartPay system saw a significant rise in spending and transactions
Pros
Curbing fraud
Slashing federal spending
Effort to end wasteful government dispersal of taxpayer dollars
Cons
Potential disruption to individuals who relied on the deactivated credit cards