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Musk's DOGE Leadership Questioned After Senate Report

5/22/2025

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Elon Musk's grip on the Trump administration is slipping as controversy surrounds his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). A Senate report exposed that dismissed inspectors general found $175 billion in potential savings, outpacing Musk's own $170 billion claim. Critics are increasingly questioning the reliability and effectiveness of his approach.

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Elon Musk's grip on the Trump administration is slipping as controversy surrounds his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). A Senate report exposed that dismissed inspectors general found $175 billion in potential savings, outpacing Musk's own $170 billion claim. Critics are increasingly questioning the reliability and effectiveness of his approach.