Trump Plans DOGE Investigation of Pentagon, Education

In a recent interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump announced plans to redirect Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to investigate potential waste and fraud in both the Department of Education and the Pentagon. He claimed that the initiative could uncover 'hundreds of billions' of misallocated funds, emphasizing the need for financial transparency amid the government's significant debt. Trump's remarks come on the heels of his criticism of the Pentagon's repeated failure to pass audits, with a budget nearing $1 trillion annually. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth supported Trump's approach, asserting that taxpayers deserve clarity on government spending. The move has garnered mixed reactions, with Democrats expressing concern over the implications of Musk’s oversight, given his business ties with federal contracts. Additionally, Trump's push to abolish the Department of Education has sparked further debate on federal spending priorities.