DOGE Investigates Pentagon Spending, Aims to Cut $2 Trillion

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is actively scrutinizing the Pentagon's spending as part of a broader initiative to cut federal expenditures, following directives from President Donald Trump. DOGE agents have begun meetings at the Pentagon, where officials are preparing lists of military programs for potential cuts, including surplus drones and ships, amidst concerns of wasteful spending. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed DOGE's involvement, expressing a desire to work collaboratively on finding savings without compromising military capabilities. Both Musk and Trump have indicated that the military budget could be restructured to eliminate waste, with Musk suggesting that up to $2 trillion could be trimmed from government spending overall. The initiative has sparked mixed reactions from Congress, where lawmakers are concerned about the impact of cuts on jobs linked to defense contracts. Additionally, NASA is also set to face budget reviews by DOGE, highlighting the expansive reach of this efficiency drive across federal agencies.