In a recent interview with podcast host Joe Rogan, Elon Musk discussed various claims about waste and fraud within the U.S. government, particularly focusing on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he leads. Musk revisited complaints about news outlets, allegations against billionaire Democratic donor George Soros, private aerospace contractors, and a theory that gold in Fort Knox had been stolen. Despite Musk’s high profile and constant social media presence, details about DOGE’s operations remain unclear and unanswered even after the podcast appearance. There are nearly a dozen lawsuits against DOGE regarding access to government data, which Musk defended by stating that DOGE employees go through the same vetting process as federal employees. Musk also claimed that DOGE cuts were recommendations, not mandatory, and did not provide specific details about the number of DOGE employees or staffing choices. Additionally, Musk made claims about fraud within Social Security and FEMA spending, but provided little evidence to support these claims. Musk also addressed backlash he faced for a gesture resembling a Nazi salute, calling the coverage “coordinated propaganda” from the “legacy media.” Overall, the interview provided few new insights into DOGE’s work and left many questions unanswered.
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