Elon Musk's DOGE Cancels Fauci Museum Exhibit Funding in $182M Federal Cuts

The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, terminated 62 HHS contracts focused on administrative expenses, including a planned exhibit on Dr. Anthony Fauci's career.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled $182 million in federal contracts over 48 hours, targeting administrative expenses within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Among the cuts was $168,000 allocated for a planned museum exhibit at the NIH Museum highlighting Dr. Anthony Fauci's career, which was scheduled for completion by July 2025.
Elon Musk, as head of DOGE, has been tasked by President Donald Trump to reduce government spending, with the agency claiming billions in taxpayer savings so far.
Dr. Fauci, a polarizing figure for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic, has faced scrutiny over his handling of gain-of-function research funding and congressional testimony regarding the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
The cuts come after Trump revoked Fauci's taxpayer-funded security detail and follow a controversial preemptive pardon granted by former President Joe Biden before leaving office.