As DOGE Tries to Cut Costs, Its Expenses Are Growing Larger and Larger

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Billionaire CEO and White House advisor Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiecny has amassed roughly 30 staffers with the goal of slashing the US government's budget.

Apart from targeting president Donald Trump's number one boogeyman — divesrity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — the so-called department's expenses are ballooning.

As Business Insider reports, DOGE's spending more than doubled from $6.75 million to to $14.4 million between January 30 and February 8, according to the latest financial filings.

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Author / Journalist: Victor Tangermann

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: Doge Government Future Society Elon musk

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Published On: 2025-02-11 @ 22:26:51 (13 hours ago)

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