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Elon Musk Gives Bizarre Explanation for His Failed DOGE Mission
- Musk defended DOGE’s work on a podcast, calling the experience an interesting side quest and outlining perceived efficiencies.
- He compared skeptic arguments to Save the Baby Pandas NGO, arguing critics misdirect attention from issues with DOGE.
- DOGE’s dissolution occurred with eight months left in its contract, signaling a turbulent end to Trump-era spending cuts.
- Musk claimed DOGE delivered efficiencies while acknowledging scrutiny over its cost-cutting methods.
- The interview touched on Africa aid reductions tied to DOGE’s mandate and how savings were calculated.
- Musk’s departure from DOGE occurred in late May, followed by a public rift with Donald Trump.
- The Daily Beast linked DOGE’s dissolution to broader political dynamics and Musk’s evolving White House interactions.
- Musk emphasized that DOGE’s goal to reduce federal spending shifted, with his own statements revising totals.
- DOGE’s website claimed large savings, but independent analysis questioned the math behind the figures.
- The piece notes Musk’s broader influence in Trump’s orbit and his return to White House events.
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