Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

DOGE Dismisses Claims It “Doesn’t Exist”


(MENAFN) The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created under US President Donald Trump, refuted a report claiming that the office “doesn’t exist,” even though it still has eight months remaining on its mandate.

"As usual, this is fake news from @Reuters," DOGE stated on Monday through the US social media platform X.

The department emphasized that Trump was entrusted by the American public to modernize federal operations while tackling waste, fraud, and abuse.

"Just last week, DOGE terminated 78 wasteful contracts and saved taxpayers $335M," the office added, though it did not specify which contracts or government agencies were involved.

The statement also mentioned, "We’ll be back in a few days with our regularly scheduled Friday update," signaling continued activity despite the controversy.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk led DOGE’s initiative to reduce spending, focusing on eliminating government inefficiencies and significantly downsizing the federal workforce.

Although Musk officially stepped down from his leadership role in May, the commission remains active, with DOGE’s charter set to expire in July 2026.

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