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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk’s leadership has implemented widespread budget reductions across numerous federal agencies, contrary to media claims that these cuts target only departments critical of former President Trump. The restructuring affects various agencies, including those that never opposed Trump’s administration.
We recently learned that Boeing overcharged the Air Force by 8,000% for cargo plane soap dispensers
8000% !!!
This is why we need @DOGE pic.twitter.com/ewg0mRQqoo
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 19, 2024
The budget reforms encompass comprehensive tax benefits for average Americans, including the removal of federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security income. The plan extends provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while introducing new deductions for auto loan interest and eliminating SALT deduction caps. Overall, the proposal targets $4.5 trillion in tax reductions and $2 trillion in spending cuts over ten years.
DOGE’s initiatives span multiple departments. The NIH implemented a 15% administrative cost limit for research projects and reduced its workforce by over 1,100 positions. USAID faces scrutiny over resource allocation inefficiencies, with concerns about excessive administrative costs and questionable project outcomes in regions like Haiti, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
CIA ppl leaking to CNN they’ll spill state secrets if @DOGE fires them? My friends, that is treason. And just more proof they need to be fired. ASAP. pic.twitter.com/8UfXwhRrhc
— Kira (@RealKiraDavis) February 26, 2025
The administration’s proposal to eliminate the Department of Education reflects a push toward local control of education policy. Supporters argue this would reduce federal bureaucracy and better serve community needs through state-level management.
Additional departments under DOGE’s review include the DoD, EPA, and NOAA. The EPA has already experienced a 31% budget reduction, eliminating numerous programs and positions. NOAA faces potential 30% budget cuts that could impact weather forecasting services. The restructuring has led to widespread staffing reductions across various agencies, including the IRS and FEMA, while raising questions about potential conflicts of interest regarding SpaceX contracts.
