Top 5 most shocking government waste secrets exposed by Elon Musk’s DOGE
Elon Musk’s efforts at President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been making waves in recent weeks as they uncover examples of government waste that have shocked the nation. Despite opposition from Democrats, Musk and his team are pushing forward with their audit of the federal government, revealing some eye-opening findings.
One of the most shocking discoveries made by DOGE is the \”Iron Mountain\” limestone mine in Pennsylvania where federal employee retirements are processed manually. Musk described the outdated process as a \”time warp,\” with over 700 mine workers operating more than 230 feet underground to process around 10,000 retirement applications per month. The entire process is done by hand, with paperwork stored in manila envelopes and cardboard boxes, leading to significant delays in retirement processing.
In addition to the limestone mine nightmare, DOGE’s investigation has also uncovered wasteful spending within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Inspired by DOGE’s efforts, the EPA identified $20 billion in taxpayer dollars that were being wasted within the agency. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin exposed a scheme where billions of dollars were rushed out the door before Inauguration Day, with little oversight or accountability.
Furthermore, DOGE’s scrutiny of federal spending led to the discovery of FEMA giving over $59 million to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotels in New York City. This lavish spending was deemed a violation of the law and an act of insubordination, prompting Secretary Krisit Noem to claw back the full payment from FEMA. Musk’s revelations have sparked calls for FEMA to be abolished, with President Trump criticizing the agency’s inefficiency and ineffectiveness.
The Pentagon’s $850 billion budget is also under scrutiny, with accusations of waste and inefficiency surfacing. Reports of the Air Force spending $1,300 on reheatable coffee cups and overpaying by 8,000% for soap dispensers have raised concerns about the need for budget reforms within the Department of Defense.
Additionally, questionable spending within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been brought to light by Sen. Joni Ernst, who chairs the Senate DOGE Caucus. Ernst highlighted instances where USAID allocated millions of dollars for projects like creating a \”Sesame Street\” in Iraq, funding a Gaza-based terror charity, and promoting diversity in Serbia’s workplaces.
Overall, Elon Musk’s efforts at DOGE have shed light on the rampant government waste and inefficiency that exists within various federal agencies. As the audit continues, it is expected that more shocking revelations will come to light, prompting calls for greater accountability and transparency in government spending.
