Elon Musk's reply to DOGE update: This morning, 20 consulting contracts ... were terminated for immediate savings of $26 million

Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of 20 consulting contracts on February 3, primarily involving strategic communication and executive coaching. The move is expected to save taxpayers $26 million.
Announcing the same on X (formerly known as Twitter), it wrote “This morning, 20 consulting contracts, mostly focused on “strategic communication” and “executive coaching,” were terminated for immediate savings of $26mm.”
Quoting the post, the Tesla CEO wrote “Another description for these types of payments is ‘money laundering’,”.


This comes after reports claimed that DOGE gained access to sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare payments to focus on identifying and eliminating waste and fraud. However, this rumoured access raised concerns among Democratic lawmakers and watchdog groups regarding potential privacy violations and the extent of DOGE's authority.
Replying to this, Musk claimed that Treasury officials approved payments to fraudulent and terrorist groups without scrutiny, alleging they were instructed never to deny payments.
Former President Donald Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) via an executive order, appointing billionaire Elon Musk to spearhead the initiative. The department's primary mission is to modernize and streamline federal operations, focusing on cutting government expenses and boosting overall productivity.
Talking about DOGE, Democrat leader Chuck Schumer recently said, "The American people will not stand for an un-elected secret group to run rampant through the executive branch. Being innovative is good, but Mr. Musk, this isn't a tech startup. These are public institutions."
Elon Musk replied to Schumer's post, writing, "He’s mad that @DOGE is dismantling the radical-left shadow government in full view of the public. This is our ONE CHANCE to return POWER to the PEOPLE from an unelected BUREAUcracy back to DEMOcracy!! Only with the support of YOU can this succeed. Thank you, unknown soldiers."