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If you oppose Elon Musk and Doge's federal audit, you're involved in money laundering. We deserve to know how our tax dollars are spent. The government's wasteful spending is outrageous; they spend money on ridiculous things, like studying Thanos' snap and animal surgeries. They also wasted billions in USAID. It's time for a federal audit—a 10% audit is needed because the government is constantly interfering in our lives. Finally, someone is holding them accountable. Tomorrow's Super Bowl will feature Elon Musk's $40 million ad campaign exposing government waste. This is fantastic news!

Elon Musk invited a group to observe his weekly Doge meeting, where they discussed efforts to combat government waste and fraud. They found instances of misuse of funds, such as the Department of Education's $4 billion COVID fund being used for parties at Caesar's Palace and stadium rentals. Requiring receipts halted these withdrawals. The Small Business Administration gave loans to dead people and even unborn children. The Inter American Foundation (IAF) spends only 58% of its funds on grantees, like alpaca farmers in Peru, with much of the money remaining in DC. Only 10-15 cents of each dollar reaches the intended recipient due to layers of stealing. The United States Institute of Peace was found to have loaded guns in its headquarters and a $130,000 contract with a former member of the Taliban for unclear services. The chief accountant deleted over a terabyte of records, later recovered. Unspent funds were swept into a private bank account. The team referred the evidence to the FBI and DOJ. A generous government resignation program was initially met with suspicion, but is now gaining acceptance. The effort to combat waste and fraud is a long-term enterprise.

Elon Musk's access to payment systems and Treasury is important for identifying wasteful spending. He has discovered significant issues, such as a $100 million expenditure on condoms for Hamas, among other questionable expenses. While he has strong management skills and a talented team, any actions he takes require our approval, especially where conflicts may arise. We aim to shrink government, and Musk could effectively contribute to that goal. We are committed to bringing in top talent to address these challenges, ensuring that any potential conflicts are managed appropriately.

The train project between Los Angeles and San Francisco is severely mismanaged, with costs soaring into the hundreds of billions over budget. It's been suggested that the money could have provided luxury limousine services for all potential passengers with significant funds left over. The project is not even reaching its original destinations, having been shortened considerably. An investigation will be launched into this unprecedented situation, as the scale of the overruns is unlike anything seen in the country’s history.

Elon Musk did not create USAID, and he cannot destroy it. We will stop him. Musk may have gained control over financial systems, but he does not control the American people's money. His actions threaten lives globally, impacting crucial programs like HIV and AIDS prevention and anti-malarial education. Regardless of Musk's intentions, they do not align with the laws established by Congress. We will defend USAID. Reports indicate that evaluations have been removed from the USAID website, jeopardizing major foreign aid programs totaling less than $40 billion, while the Pentagon budget is nearly $900 billion. Musk, who became wealthy from public funds, is attempting to undermine USAID, but we will not allow this to happen.

I want to talk about waste, fraud, and abuse. People like President Musk and Trump are using their public offices to enrich themselves by billions of dollars. Why is there silence about looking into the actions of the president and the richest man on Earth? I will say President Musk and Trump often use their public offices to enrich themselves. I will withdraw calling Trump "grifter-in-chief." It's despicable that this committee is silencing me for bringing up that Trump is making millions of dollars.

USAID has allocated significant funds for various projects, including $1.5 million for DEI initiatives in Serbia, $70,000 for a DEI musical in Ireland, $47,000 for a transgender opera in Colombia, and $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru. Many American taxpayers are concerned about these expenditures, believing they do not reflect their priorities. President Trump has tasked Elon Musk with addressing issues of fraud, waste, and abuse within the federal government.

Elon Musk's access to payment systems and the Treasury is significant because he identifies wasteful spending, such as a $100 million expenditure on condoms for Hamas. His management skills are valuable, and while he has a strong instinct for improvement, any actions he takes require approval. We're focused on shrinking government, and Musk, along with his talented team, can contribute to that goal. However, we will restrict his involvement in areas where conflicts may arise. We're committed to bringing in top talent to address these issues effectively.

I've been watching Democrats on TV constantly yelling "Elon Musk" over and over. Honestly, I'm enjoying it. What I find amusing is that they're angry at the person who exposed the fraud, but not at those who misused taxpayer money. Since Congress obviously can't cut a budget, I want to thank Elon for stepping up and doing our job.

Elon Musk and Vivek are set to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, tackling wasteful spending. They highlight absurd expenditures, such as studies on selfies and drugged quail, while noting that $500 billion is lost to fraud annually. Many federal employees remain unproductive, working from home despite the end of COVID. The current government has seen a massive increase in spending, with a budget of $7 trillion. There's skepticism about whether Musk and Vivek can effectively manage government inefficiencies, but their business backgrounds may help cut costs. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability and efficiency in government spending, with hopes that AI could assist in identifying waste.

Biden's USAID has wasted taxpayer money on questionable projects: $1.5 million for DEI in Serbia, $2 million for sex changes in Guatemala, $6 million for tourism in Egypt, and $15 million for contraceptives in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This spending is alarming for American taxpayers. President Trump aims to stop such funding, addressing issues like USAID's support for Hamas. The urgency for change has never been clearer, especially after blocking funds that could aid terrorism. The backlash from Democrats and media against figures like Elon Musk shows their discomfort with these reforms. Musk's efforts align with Trump's mission to eliminate wasteful spending and restore accountability in government.

Donald Trump suggested Elon Musk audit the federal government. One speaker believes AI can democratize government and increase transparency, or enslave citizens to the government and intelligence agencies, and that Musk understands this best. The Pentagon has failed every audit for the last 20 years and lost $4.3 trillion in the last audit. This money was primarily lost on equipment purchases whose locations are unknown, forcing the Pentagon to repurchase them. These problems are solvable with AI, which could track stockpiles and warehouses to identify the location of equipment.

I've had many discussions with Elon Musk, and while he's brought up some interesting ideas, there have been instances where I've disagreed. He's done a commendable job uncovering fraud in USAID, revealing significant mismanagement and questionable spending. The train project between Los Angeles and San Francisco stands out as particularly poorly managed, with costs spiraling out of control. It's astonishing that the budget could have provided luxury transportation for everyone involved, yet the project is now significantly shorter and located far from the main cities. I plan to launch an investigation into this matter, as the scale of the overruns is unprecedented and unacceptable. This situation needs thorough scrutiny to understand the extent of the mismanagement.

We had a productive discussion about USAID, an issue I've focused on for years in the Senate. USAID has consistently obstructed my congressional oversight efforts. I shared examples of waste within the organization during a recent conversation on X Spaces with Elon. It's crucial that we scrutinize every dollar spent there, and I'm pleased to see a shift in oversight to the State Department.

Donald Trump suggested Elon Musk audit the federal government. One speaker believes AI can democratize government and increase transparency, but could also enslave citizens to the government and intelligence agencies. They feel Musk understands this best and could deploy AI effectively. The Pentagon has failed every audit for the last 20 years and lost $4.3 trillion in the last audit, mostly due to being unable to locate purchased equipment. AI could fix these problems by tracking stockpiles and warehouses to eliminate government waste.

There's graft occurring, and the left is upset because Elon Musk bravely stated there is a paper trail that will expose where taxpayer money is going, likely into politicians' pockets. In the past, it's been documented to go into campaigns, but now, people, possibly even members of Congress, should go to jail if they or their family members are profiting from this. Billionaires form NGOs with prominent board members, and the government dumps stolen taxpayer money into them, which is then filtered out among board members and political friends. Musk will document this, which is why there's such a strong reaction. Many prominent Democrats have ties to these NGOs, including Obama's transportation secretary, Biden's EPA chief, Nancy Pelosi, and Gavin Newsom. The hope is to prevent America from going bankrupt.

I'd love to have Elon Musk come to the Briefing Room, especially after his informative visit to the Oval Office yesterday. We've been incredibly transparent about Doge's work. They're actively tweeting updates and posting contract receipts on their website, showcasing how they're making our government more efficient. Before Doge, these issues were handled by unknown bureaucrats. Now, Elon Musk, is under scrutiny for bringing these issues to light, providing needed transparency. We're happy to provide the receipts, like these DEI contracts totaling millions, including one for climate change in Sri Lanka. These are the kinds of wasteful expenditures Doge is uncovering daily. Many Americans weren't even aware of things like the federal employee retirement system being processed in a mine in Pennsylvania until Elon Musk spoke up. This is fraudulent, wasteful, and an abuse of taxpayer dollars.

Tomorrow, I will hold a news conference to reveal the names of entities receiving hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars. If you believe these entities deserve the funding, you shouldn't be a reporter. Billions are being wasted illegally, and I believe kickbacks are involved. When someone gets millions for a mere fifteen-minute assessment, that money is coming back somehow. This corruption significantly harms our country through massive expenditures. I reviewed 200 expenditures and found only three reasonable. We'll discuss this further tomorrow. I commend Elon Musk; despite daily abuse, he has uncovered more than anyone else. His team of geniuses, starting with 12 and now almost a hundred, is helping expose massive fraud.

There's tremendous fraud and abuse happening, and I'm holding a news conference tomorrow to reveal some of the entities that have received hundreds of millions, even billions of dollars. It's hard to believe this kind of fraud can occur. When you see billions being wasted illegally, there's likely kickbacks or corruption involved. Millions are given for minimal effort, and that money comes back in some form. They're spending massive amounts of money on ridiculous items. Out of 200 expenditures I reviewed, only three seemed reasonable. I commend Elon for his work in uncovering this fraud. He doesn't need to do this, especially with the abuse he faces. He and his team, which started with 12 people and has now grown to almost a hundred, have found more than anyone else could. People are joining to help because there's massive fraud.

The speaker asks Elon if he would consider stopping financial aid to countries like Israel and Ukraine, and ending funding for "forever wars" that supposedly benefit the "deep state." Elon responds that government waste is staggering. He states that any expenditure should benefit American citizens, because the money being spent is the public's money. He adds that politicians often forget this, and that spending should be beneficial to the American people.

Mister President, what do you think about the Democrats' criticism of the staff reductions by Elon Musk and Doge, claiming it's an unlawful power grab? Have you restricted Musk in any way? We haven't discussed much. He has a capable team that knows what they're doing. They ask questions and can quickly identify issues. I've directed him to explore areas like education and military, where they're uncovering significant fraud and waste. I identify targets for investigation, and while there may be areas we won't touch, I believe everything is worth examining. As a government, we need to be transparent, and I'm willing to take action if necessary.

I'm Elon Musk. There have been many ideas discussed, but some are too extreme. The fraud found in USAID is shocking, with over a hundred million spent on questionable groups. It's concerning how much money is being kicked back to those in government. The train project between Los Angeles and San Francisco is poorly managed, with massive budget overruns. It would have been cheaper to provide limousine services for all passengers. Now, the project is not even reaching the main cities but instead stops far away. We're launching an investigation into this because the scale of mismanagement is unprecedented. This is the worst cost overrun in U.S. history, and it was unnecessary. There are better alternatives like flying or driving. We need to scrutinize this further.

Mister President, what do you think about the Democrats' criticism regarding staff reductions by Elon Musk and Doge, claiming it's an unlawful power grab? Have you instructed Musk on what he cannot do? We haven't discussed specifics much. Musk has a capable team that knows what they're doing. They ask questions and can identify issues quickly. I've directed him to explore areas like education and military, where they've uncovered significant fraud and waste. While I may target specific areas, I believe there are many opportunities for improvement. As a government, we must remain open and transparent. If necessary, I can step in personally.

I'm concerned about the immense power Elon Musk could wield over Americans and I believe we must resist this. It's imperative to fight back against such concentrated control. We need to investigate potential illegal activities when vast sums of money vanish. If we avoid scrutiny, fail to question, and neglect to expose these issues, we'll remain ignorant of the truth. It's our responsibility to uncover these financial mysteries and make them public.

There are no Doge cuts, and this is not USAID. The speaker is talking about waste and fraud, specifically in Medicaid, and claims no one has been turned over to the DOJ for fraud. Elon Musk gave false hope to a political class that doesn't want to cut anything. The big bill has problems, but it passed because Musk promised a trillion dollars. The rescission next week is $9 billion, with $2 billion from PBS and NPR. There's supposedly $7 billion in fraud on a $7 trillion budget. Musk committed $1 trillion to the President, leading to questions about whether it's all "BS."