U.S. Department of Government Efficiency Denies Reuters Report as 'Fake News... DOGE Operating Normally'
Suehyeon Lee
Summary
- The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) strongly denied the disbandment rumors as 'fake news'.
- DOGE said last week it terminated 78 wasteful contracts, saving $335 million in budget.
- DOGE reaffirmed that operations are normal and said it would continue its government reform agenda.
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, strongly denied the disbandment rumors as 'fake news.'
On the 25th (local time), the Department of Government Efficiency said via its official X, "The Reuters report on DOGE's disbandment is fake news. Last week DOGE terminated 78 wasteful contracts, saving $335 million in budget," and added, "The regular Friday update will be released in a few days as scheduled."
Earlier, Reuters and some other foreign media reported that DOGE had ceased operations, but DOGE completely denied this and reaffirmed its intention to continue its government reform agenda.
Suehyeon Lee
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