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Trump's Spending Soars to $7.6 Trillion Despite DOGE Promises

12/27/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, 2025 federal spending rose to $7.6 trillion, despite Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises of cuts.
Analyses by think tanks and The New York Times show the increase contradicting DOGE's expenditure-cut claims.
The CATO Institute notes most federal spending funds entitlement programs, limiting DOGE's impact.
DOGE's canceled contracts list contained inaccuracies, undermining its credibility.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, 2025 federal spending rose to $7.6 trillion, despite Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises of cuts.
Analyses by think tanks and The New York Times show the increase contradicting DOGE's expenditure-cut claims.
The CATO Institute notes most federal spending funds entitlement programs, limiting DOGE's impact.
DOGE's canceled contracts list contained inaccuracies, undermining its credibility.