Elon Musk Claims Federal 'Magic Money Computers' Issue Payments Without Oversight

Musk asserts his Department of Government Efficiency team is working to uncover $1 trillion in waste, but critics question the impact of these efforts.

Elon Musk alleges the existence of 14 'magic money computers' in federal departments, including Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Defense, that issue payments 'out of thin air.'
Musk claims federal financial systems are disorganized and misrepresent data, with some figures off by 5-10%, raising concerns about oversight.
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, aims to identify $1 trillion in waste, fraud, and abuse, though its efforts have been criticized for minimal budgetary impact.
Public polling shows strong voter support for eliminating government fraud and waste, with 76% of respondents, including 62% of Democrats, backing such initiatives.
Musk describes the inefficiencies in federal government operations as worse than expected but sees significant opportunities for improvement.