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We love our country and our faith. We believe in an America for all. Every day, we work hard to serve the American people with the best possible service. We play by the rules and we want a fair shot. However, what's happening in Washington is anything but fair. When you hear "DOGE," the Department of Government Efficiency, remember it stands for the Department of Government Evil.

I support any measure that eliminates waste, fraud, and abuse in our government. Whatever actions Doge takes to streamline government operations and reduce unnecessary bloat, I'm fully in favor of. If we can create a "Doge Act" or any similar initiative that leads to greater efficiency in a Republican-led government, I'm on board. My goal is to make our government more effective and responsible with taxpayer money.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have introduced the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) to address government waste. They argue that the current government structure, dominated by unelected bureaucrats, contradicts the founders' vision and imposes heavy costs on taxpayers. Doge aims to roll back excessive regulations, streamline federal agencies, and eliminate wasteful spending. Key actions include suspending illegitimate regulations, reducing the federal workforce, and ensuring efficient use of taxpayer dollars. The goal is to make Doge obsolete by July 4, 2026, establishing a leaner, more accountable government aligned with the founders' ideals.

Doge arrived at the IRS and is now helping review government spending, starting with NASA. We're planning to slash departments by 30-40% if they can't justify their headcount and selling unused federal buildings. We've discovered taxpayer money is being used to fund things like Palestinian hip hop and bizarre animal experiments. The Department of Health and Human Services has also spent billions on cars and homes for migrants. The EPA was caught rushing to spend tax dollars on questionable projects, including a climate fund with a now-deleted board of directors page. Trump's administration is offering buyouts to federal workers, and 75,000 have already accepted. We're addressing government waste and fraud that has been ongoing for years. The goal is to reform and cut wasteful spending.

Here's the latest: I've just announced that Doge will focus on the CPS network and other governmental offices dealing with children, including the US foster system. This is huge news! I've issued an order mandating that all federal government buildings and departments collaborate with Doge. There will be consequences, possibly internal sanctions, for any department that refuses. I can't understand the negativity when America is achieving so much. Some people are too focused on communist ideals, believing everyone deserves the same. I disagree because I work harder than others and have earned my success. Things should be based on merit, and nothing should be freely given.

Good evening. We're starting with Musk and "Big Balls," specifically people working for Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency," or Doge. One case involves a 19-year-old, who goes by the username "Big Balls". These are young computer experts. Who doesn't feel better about "Big Balls" being in charge of American air traffic control?

I spent over an hour and a half with Vivek and Elon, discussing numerous ideas that left us both laughing and shaking our heads at the waste we uncovered. It's clear that the introduction of Doge is timely. We're committed to implementing pro-growth economic policies while also tackling government waste, fraud, and abuse. Our system is shifting from a democracy to a bureaucracy, and that needs to change.

We love our country and our faith. We believe in an America for all. Every day, we work hard, follow the rules, and strive to serve the American people with excellence. We want a fair chance. But what's happening in Washington is the opposite. Whenever you hear "DOGE," remember it stands for the Department of Government Evil.

The speaker praises a "Doge" segment for revealing government workings, incentives, and potential fraud. They were unaware of a mine in Pennsylvania until Doge highlighted it. Doge also exposed issues like Social Security problems and a lack of oversight in the Treasury. The speaker believes leftists project their own instincts onto Doge, assuming ulterior motives like greed, unable to fathom an altruistic endeavor from successful individuals. They view leftist attacks and violence as a result of confusing actions with individuals, disliking people for their beliefs rather than the specific acts. The speaker believes Doge is something neither Republicans nor Democrats would have attempted until Trump, who inspired modernizing the government. This scares "corrupt dinosaurs" who feel threatened by Trump.

Doge is seeking candidates with backgrounds in politics, law, and technology for the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at reducing waste in federal government. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami will conduct interviews in later rounds. Senator Joni Ernst is leading the Senate Doge caucus and has presented President-elect Trump with a list of potential cuts totaling $1 trillion. Proposed measures include consolidating vacant government office space, collecting overdue taxes from IRS employees, reclaiming pandemic relief funds misused by fraudsters, and ending funding for what Ernst deems unnecessary science projects, like a study involving shrimp on treadmills. This represents immediate opportunities for cost-saving.

Arrived a moment when Charlie felt that the money was disappearing. Allegedly, I'll say allegedly here, but I think we have some proof that shows that. And the excuses that he was being given for the money disappearing wasn't adding up for Charlie. Said another way, the math wasn't mathing. He felt that, again, according to sources, that the company was burning through cash too quickly. On September 2, ... Charlie surprised the company by announcing that he was putting together a Doge department. Yes. A department of government efficiency like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy had set out to do. There’s a lot of pork. We don't know where this money is going. Again, this is the whole purpose of the Department of Joe Doge. You put us in there, and we're gonna figure out how all these bureaucrats are just wasting tax dollars.

Hello, I'm Dr. Yongin Kim. I believe Elon Musk's DOGE is key to saving the world. Every country needs a Department of Government Efficiency, modeled after DOGE, including South Korea. I'm the first South Korean to declare this on X. As a MAGA supporter, I advocate for "Make Korea Great Again" (MKGA) to protect South Korea from North Korea and the world from socialism and communism. This DOGE movement is crucial for global improvement. Thank you.

Before Elon Musk, no one knew about the unnamed bureaucrats in our government. Now, Musk is being scrutinized for the transparency and access he's providing. We're happy to provide the receipts, showing contracts that DOGE found across our government. For example, there's a $36,000 DEI contract for US citizenship and immigration services, and a $3.4 million contract for inclusive innovation at the US Patent and Trademark Office. There's also $57,000 for climate change in Sri Lanka. DOGE is identifying these line items daily and moving very fast. This administration is transparent about what DOGE is doing. We're providing transparency and accessibility daily. We also have a DOGE daily report available with all of their findings, and we're happy to provide this information.

Doge started unraveling government spending, revealing allocations like $200,000,000 for transgender experiments on monkeys. This is claimed to be just the tip of the iceberg. The speaker references a map of 50,000 NGOs, alleging it was exposed as a Democratic propaganda machine with money being funneled in a circular fashion.

Elon Musk invited a group to observe his weekly Doge meeting, where they discussed government waste and fraud. A key issue was the lack of receipt requirements for a $4 billion COVID fund in the Department of Education, leading to funds being used for parties and stadium rentals. Even when receipts were required, they didn't need to be legitimate, yet requests stopped. The Small Business Administration gave loans to dead people and even fetuses. 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 cited as the agency with the most resistance, including loaded guns in their headquarters and a $130,000 contract with a former member of the Taliban for unclear services. The agency's chief accountant deleted a terabyte of records, later recovered, and unspent funds were diverted to a private bank account. Doge is a long-term enterprise to combat waste and fraud, with the goal of making it difficult to restart.

I work at the Treasury, reviewing investments into the US for national security risks. Recently, Doge gained access to the Treasury to cut waste, but I think we're an easy target. People I know have worked for the government for years and don't do much. Doge shouldn't have access to the Treasury due to national security risks. It's weird because no one knows what they want to do with the system or why they need access to random people's tax information. Giving people this kind of access creates vulnerabilities. They could misuse the information or give it to another country. Elon's actions feel like government-sanctioned harassment. Everyone in my office is worried about getting fired. Some people care more about money than the country.

- The conversation opens with a reflection on Doge from Elon Musk’s perspective. Musk says the Doge government project was “a little a little bit successful” and claims they “stopped a lot of funding for that… that really just made no sense,” noting that 2–3% of government payments were unnecessarily sent without proper codes or explanations, which made stopping the waste difficult. - When asked if he would do Doge again, Musk says no, and suggests that instead of Doge he would have worked in his companies and not had the cars running. - On irrational fears, Musk says he tries not to have irrational fears and squelches any he identifies. - If starting from scratch today with a thousand dollars, Musk recalls originally coming to North America with about 2,500 Canadian dollars (roughly $2 US) and says that with the knowledge he has now, it would require Armageddon or a terminal failure of civilization for that scenario to be plausible again; otherwise he could recruit funding based on the high returns he can promise. - In the Katie Miller podcast episode, the host takes Musk back to January 20 (in the Roosevelt Room) and asks what happened next with Doge. Musk explains Doge stemmed from Internet suggestions; it was initially intended to call the Government Efficiency Commission, but the Internet suggested Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE. - On success, Musk reiterates they were “a little… somewhat successful,” citing the elimination of wasteful payments and the example of eliminating a large portion of zombie payments through requiring a payment code and explanation. - Would Musk start Doge again from scratch or know what he knows now? He says no, and notes that rather than Doge, he would focus on his companies and avoid the funding backlash from stopping money flows to political corruption. - After DC experiences, Musk expresses that the aim is the least government intervention possible, but he highlights a major concern: large transfer payments to illegal immigrants, arguing that citizenship fast-tracking and government payments create a powerful pull factor, effectively “voter importation.” - On AI, Musk believes AI and robotics will eventually provide all goods and services, making work optional; he distinguishes his predicted outcomes from what he wishes would happen, acknowledging the rapid pace of AI advancement and the difficulty in slowing it. - Sleep and routine: Musk averages about six hours of sleep per night; he tracks sleep using ex-posts and a phone app, finding five hours fifty-six minutes as a recent average. He emphasizes information triage and minimizing context switching to manage inbound communications across Tesla, SpaceX, X (Twitter), and personal matters. - On people and leadership, Musk describes President Trump as very funny and “naturally funny,” and says the funniest person he knows in real life is Trump who can be effortless in humor. - God and religion: Musk says God is the creator and acknowledges that the universe came from something, noting that people have different labels. - About space, Musk emphasizes Starship’s potential for full and rapid reusability and calls life becoming multi-planetary one of the top evolutionary milestones, alongside multicellular life and life branching from oceans to land. He states Starship is capable of enabling sustainable multiplanetary life, with Starship not using AI in its creation. - He clarifies that Tesla and X AI both contribute to improving life on Earth, and stresses that Mars would be dangerous and uncomfortable in early days; it would be risky with high chances of death, and early settlers would face hardship rather than an escape from Earth. - On Starbase, Musk describes it as an inspirational city and a rocket factory by the Rio Grande on a sandbar; Starbase is legally incorporated as a city with tax-exempt status, a milestone akin to Disney World as a company town. He notes Cape Canaveral proximity and recalls visiting Disney World multiple times with his kids; Space Mountain is his favorite ride but could use an upgrade. - On fashion, Musk laments that styles have not evolved much since 2010–2015 and argues for more distinctive, era-defining fashion—suggesting higher collars, bolder silhouettes, and more personality in wardrobe. - Conspiracy theories: Musk says he hasn’t seen evidence of aliens; he does confirm that Neil Armstrong and others walked on the Moon and jokes that they even played golf there. He notes there is gravity on the Moon (one-sixth) and that there is no atmosphere. - The biggest misconception about Musk: the general belief that he is a difficult boss; he counters with praise for the mission-driven loyalty of his employees and characterizes his workplaces as highly inspirational. - On Starbase’s origin, he reveals the desire to create something inspirational and notes Starbase’s proximity to Disney World as part of the branding and cultural context. - For a hypothetical dinner party, Musk names Shakespeare, Ben Franklin, and Nikola Tesla, and envisions a grand 12-course meal; he jokes about possibly including a tiny cheeseburger as one course. - Closing note: the episode wraps with thanks and a tease for the next installment.

Donald Trump recently announced the formation of a new Department of Government Efficiency, or Doge, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. However, it's important to note that only Congress can establish federal departments. Trump's move appears to promote Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency he supports, which has seen a significant rise recently. Musk and Ramaswamy plan to cut $500 billion from the federal budget and reduce the federal workforce by 95%, arguing that many employees are unnecessary due to anticipated deregulations. This could lead to unregulated financial markets and environmental concerns, as well as impacts on healthcare access.

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.

The speaker discusses Matt Van Swal's summary of the "Doge situation," claiming Doge is one of the most popular government initiatives ever. According to the summary, 73% of Americans support cutting government waste, and Trump brought in "the smartest man on earth" to do it. However, the left allegedly destroyed Elon Musk for his involvement, and the GOP won't vote on it. Elon Musk responded to the post with "did my best." The speaker expresses frustration that Congress will not codify the savings, despite Musk's efforts. The speaker notes Marjorie Taylor Greene is trying to get it codified. The speaker believes Congress thwarting the effort is a tragedy.

The speaker asserts there is waste in government spending, which was the idea behind "doge." Elon Musk did not find $2 trillion, but he only worked on it for 130 days. The idea that there must be a perpetual audit of government is now embedded in everyone's head, regardless of political affiliation. The brand for this idea is "Doge."

The DOGE program is definitely targeted at bureaucrats. Take the Department of Education, for instance. They have a $280 billion budget, but less than 25% actually goes to educating students. The other $220 billion? It goes to bureaucracy, consultants who donate back to Democrats, more consultants, and NGOs. It's money laundering at its finest, and you'll find it in almost every agency. The brilliance of DOGE is not that he has the authority to cut spending, we do. I want him to create a report, going agency by agency, identifying programs we shouldn't fund and assigning a number to each. We'll add a preamble, cut each agency's budget by a set amount based on the report, and halt those programs for good.

The speaker asks if Elon Musk starting a new political party worries the Trump administration. The secretary responds that the principles of Doge were very popular, but Elon Musk was not, according to polling. He believes the boards of directors at Musk's companies want him to run those companies, as he is better at that than anything else. The secretary imagines the boards of directors did not like the announcement and will encourage Musk to focus on business activities, not political activities.

I work for the Treasury, reviewing investments into the U.S. for national security risks, like we initially did with TikTok. My team monitors agreements with companies to ensure they address identified problems. Recently, Doge gained access to the Treasury to cut waste, and I admit we're an easy target. Some colleagues don't do much, and we should get rid of them. What Elon is doing feels like government-sanctioned harassment. Everyone in my office is worried about being fired. There's a class of people who care more about money than the country. Doge shouldn't have access to the Treasury due to national security risks. It's weird; no one knows what they want to do with the system or why they need access to sensitive information. Someone with access could give that information away, even if they're American.

Speaker 0 recalls the initial excitement and caution around Dogecoin, noting some people were euphoric while others were more cautious about its potential to cut spending. He asks David about the early perception and whether there was fear of losing work or reducing government. Speaker 1 says it was a funny situation because it happened right before the election. He invited Dr. Paul on his show, A Neighbor's Choice, and describes an idea to challenge the “deep state” on Halloween by asking Dr. Paul to help Elon Musk cut $2,000,000,000,000. He explains he asked Dr. Paul if he’d be willing to help, and Dr. Paul responded politely, not seeking a job but willing to help if asked. This led to Elon Musk expressing interest in bringing Ron Paul on board with Doge, generating a big reaction on Twitter, with memes and images, and people saying they would support changes if Ron Paul helped Doge. After the election, however, there was no follow-up, and Speaker 1 suggests Doge did not become the dog that hunts. Speaker 0 adds a cautious tone, saying he doesn’t like to be overly optimistic or pessimistic, but felt compelled to be cautious about Doge due to momentum from large spending, special interests, and the sacredness of liberty within democracy. He wished well but urged waiting to see what happens, noting the momentum might not last. Speaker 2 notes the weekend exclusive that Doge does not exist with eight months left on its charter, highlighting acrimony and negative commentary about Ron Paul’s involvement. He emphasizes that Ron Paul did not intend to join any administration and would help any party that wanted to actually cut government. He suggests it’s easy to become black-pilled about the situation. He contends the president has been captured by DC, describing Gaza, a bloodbath in Gaza, Venezuela, and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war as ongoing issues. He asserts that Doge was massively popular and that Trump rode that wave into the White House with libertarian support, but as Trump veered away from that stance, his numbers dropped despite claims of improvement on Truth Social. He argues Trump’s declining numbers are evident in major polls, and that the deep state influenced the situation, with the deep state running DC. Overall, the discussion centers on the rise and decline of Doge’s political relevance, Ron Paul’s involvement, Elon Musk’s role, and the broader political environment including Trump’s trajectory, foreign conflicts, and the influence of the “deep state.”