Summary
Elon Musk falsely claimed an $8 billion saving on a canceled contract that was actually worth only $8 million, significantly inflating its reported $55 billion in total savings.
The error, first identified by The New York Times, was based on an incorrect figure in federal procurement records.
Additionally, DOGE’s accounting has been questioned due to inconsistencies in its reported savings, including counting already-paid portions of contracts and taking credit for office closures when Joe Biden was still president.
DOGE has not publicly addressed the mistake.
It’s not shocking. None of this is shocking. They have a playbook. They published it YEARS before the election. They said they would use the playbook. They are using the playbook. It’s not a surprise. You’re not allowed to be surprised by this. Fucking stop it. Holy fucking christ.
But, but… Trump said he had nothing to do with it? He’s hurting the wrong people!
I sincerely hope both of them dies from a natural deaths, but it should happen within the next few hours.