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The Department of Government Efficiency initiated its operations at the Pentagon on February 14, marking a significant step in its mission to enhance fiscal responsibility within the defense sector. The department’s primary focus during this inaugural visit centered on evaluating probationary employee records and identifying areas where government expenditure could be optimized.
Defense Secretary Hegseth says he expects to find “hundreds of billions of dollars in wasteful spending” in the Defense Department.
If you think Democrats are mad about cuts to USAID, just wait until DOGE is done with The Pentagon.pic.twitter.com/JdOiK5p1Gp
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 10, 2025
The department’s objectives extend beyond mere cost reduction, encompassing a comprehensive assessment of potential waste elimination and strategies to maximize the effectiveness of government spending. This systematic approach aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are utilized with greater efficiency across defense operations.
Elon Musk, commenting on the development through his X platform, stated, “Great kickoff with @DeptofDefense, Looking forward to working together to safely save taxpayer dollars and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse.”
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Washington Post reports that Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to prepare for an 8% budget cut per year over the next 5 years pic.twitter.com/ulMJ00slfU
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) February 19, 2025
This collaboration between the Department of Government Efficiency and the Pentagon represents a concerted effort to implement more stringent fiscal oversight measures, potentially setting a new standard for government spending accountability and resource allocation within the defense sector.
