Musk's $2 Trillion Promise Evaporates as Analysis Shows Cuts "Don't Exist"

's high-profile government efficiency initiative, codenamed '', is facing a stark reality check. An investigation by reports that the program's promised savings are a fraction of what was advertised—and that some of its flagship achievements are entirely unsubstantiated, with some reports indicating spending has actually increased.

From Trillions to Tepid

The initiative launched with a bold promise from : the program would slash "at least" from federal spending. However, that figure was quickly revised. By the first cabinet meeting on the matter, the projection had already been halved to , raising early questions about the program's methodology and feasibility. That scaled-back target is now under intense scrutiny.

The Times Investigation: A "Nonexistent" Victory

According to the analysis by , first highlighted by Boing Boing, the actual savings generated by are "far smaller" than any official projection. More critically, the report claims that "many of DOGE's biggest claimed wins don't exist at all." This suggests a fundamental gap between the initiative's public-facing narrative and its on-the-ground results. As of this report, representatives for the program have not issued a formal response to the Times' findings.