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GAO finds Elon Musk's DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government

The nonpartisan watchdog found Elon Musk's DOGE didn't cut as much federal spending as it claimed and that it fell far short of its promised $2 trillion.

GAO finds Elon Musk's DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government

Published August 6, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

The nonpartisan watchdog found Elon Musk's DOGE didn't cut as much federal spending as it claimed and that it fell far short of its promised $2 trillion.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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