Tesla CEO Elon Musk-led task force – Department of Government Efficiency recently announced the cancellation of 20 consulting contracts on February 3, primarily related to “strategic communication” and “executive coaching,” resulting in a $26 million savings for taxpayers.
Announcing the same on X, it wrote “This morning, 20 consulting contracts, mostly focused on “strategic communication” and “executive coaching,” were terminated for immediate savings of $26mm.”
Quoting the post, the Tesla CEO wrote “Another description for these types of payments is ‘money laundering’,”.
President Donald Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) through an executive order, appointing the billionaire Elon Musk to lead the initiative. DOGE‘s primary objective is to modernize and streamline federal operations, aiming to reduce government spending and enhance productivity.
The department has reportedly been granted access to sensitive data from agencies such as the Treasury Department, focusing on identifying and eliminating waste and fraud. However, this access has raised concerns among Democratic lawmakers and watchdog groups regarding potential privacy violations and the extent of DOGE’s authority.
Talking about DOGE, Democrat leader Chuck Schumer recently said, “The American people will not stand for an un-elected secret group to run rampant through the executive branch. Being innovative is good, but Mr. Musk, this isn’t a tech startup. These are public institutions.”
Elon Musk replied wrote, “He’s mad that @DOGE is dismantling the radical-left shadow government in full view of the public. This is our ONE CHANCE to return POWER to the PEOPLE from an unelected BUREAUcracy back to DEMOcracy!! Only with the support of YOU can this succeed. Thank you, unknown soldiers.”
