Elon Musk's DOGE Initiative Gains Unlikely Support for Defense Budget Cuts

Progressive lawmakers express cautious optimism about Musk's plan to address Pentagon inefficiencies through the Department of Government Efficiency.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut $2 trillion from federal spending, including potential reductions in the defense budget.
Progressive lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna, have shown interest in collaborating with DOGE to address Pentagon waste and inefficiencies.
Critics argue that Musk and Ramaswamy lack the expertise to manage such a large-scale initiative, and skepticism remains about the feasibility of achieving significant cuts.
The Pentagon has faced scrutiny for failing audits and overbudgeted programs, with Musk highlighting issues like the F-35 fighter jet and excessive military basing costs.
DOGE's success depends on bipartisan support and approval from Congress, where many lawmakers remain resistant to reducing defense spending.