Sharon McMahon's avatar
Has DOGE Actually Cut $55 Billion?
LG's avatar

I hope everyone who reads this shares it through their own social media account. This is the kind of factual info (that can be easily verified) that Trump supporters need to see. I know many will still disregard it but perhaps the more moderate ones start to question their support.

Amy's avatar

There are many Trump voters who don’t like how Musk is handling things but agree that something needs to be done. This article has a lot of detail but is missing that many people (Trump voters and others) want to see reduction in government bloat.

There are several articles that share the same info as this Preamble article. For me, this post falls short by not mentioning what has been done historically to reduce waste and also failed to mention any of the potential corruption DOGE has uncovered.

Amber's avatar

In the AP news article they noted that the cuts to federal staff during Clinton's term ended up with more contract staff hired. I'm trying to find more information on that, but it's an interesting statement. I wonder if these job cuts will end up with more contract staff as well. Which in the end would reduce the savings DOGE has said it's found.

The Liberal Patriot article also brought up a great point that I'd like to see someone discuss more, which is auditing already exists. There are trade …

Summer Rottinger's avatar

Once upon a time I really related to the impulse to “burn it all down.” I get why some people feel that way. I just think it’s important to remember that if this approach is used to “cut waste” and achieve the goals of the Republican Party, there’s no reason why the pendulum won’t swing back the other way with the same force. This is one of those times we have to remind ourselves that the ends don’t justify the means. Because these same means will likely be picked up by the next leader, who may…

I agree that both what you use against others will be used against you and the point of DOGE isn't actually to audit. That's why everything that comes from them is chaotic.

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