DOGE slashes millions more in canceled ‘nonsense’ contracts across several federal agencies
Elon Musk’s DOGE team has achieved a significant milestone by successfully canceling millions of dollars of government contracts that were deemed wasteful by the administration. According to a senior administration official speaking to Fox News Digital, DOGE has collaborated with various agencies to terminate several contracts in key areas such as the Social Security Administration, Departments of Homeland Security and Labor, among others.
The move is aimed at preventing taxpayer dollars from being squandered on frivolous endeavors. One of the canceled contracts included a $36,000 expenditure on DEI-related workshops at Homeland Security. Additionally, a $1 million contract supporting the “Gender X Initiative” and involving non-binary fields in public-facing SSA applications was also scrapped.
The Department of Agriculture saw the cancellation of a $1 million contract for a diversity communications campaign targeting agricultural professionals. Similarly, contracts at the Forest Service, a branch of USDA, were terminated, including a $375,000 contract for DEI and onboarding services, and another for $30,000 on a “Central America Gender Assessment Consultant.”
The Department of Labor was not spared either, with the official revealing plans to cancel a $4 million contract for DEI consultation services and training within its Jobs Corps program. Furthermore, the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration axed a $100,000 contract for a two-year subscription with Gartner HR Leaders to acquire research and advisory services covering various areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, among others.
DOGE’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, with the group claiming to save the Federal Government approximately $1 billion per day. This massive cost-saving initiative primarily involves halting unnecessary hiring, eliminating DEI programs, and ceasing improper payments to foreign entities, all in line with the President’s Executive Orders.
Despite the significant impact of these budget cuts, some Democrats in Congress have voiced concerns over the drastic nature of the measures, labeling them a “constitutional crisis” and arguing that vital government programs are being unfairly slashed.
In conclusion, Elon Musk’s DOGE team’s successful cancellation of wasteful government contracts underscores a commitment to fiscal responsibility and efficiency in government spending. As the administration continues to streamline operations and cut unnecessary expenditures, the focus remains on maximizing taxpayer dollars for essential services and programs.
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