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Musk's Doge Agency: Inflated Savings Claims Investigated

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Elon Musk's "Doge" agency, aimed at cutting US government spending, claims over $160 billion in savings. BBC Verify investigated these claims, finding a lack of evidence for many large figures. Analysis revealed overstated savings, including a $2.9 billion claim from cancelling a migrant children's facility contract; the actual savings were closer to $153 million. Experts highlight issues with data accuracy and the use of projected maximum contract values instead of actual spending. Doge acknowledges working to improve transparency but some receipts remain unavailable.

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Elon Musk's "Doge" agency, aimed at cutting US government spending, claims over $160 billion in savings. BBC Verify investigated these claims, finding a lack of evidence for many large figures. Analysis revealed overstated savings, including a $2.9 billion claim from cancelling a migrant children's facility contract; the actual savings were closer to $153 million. Experts highlight issues with data accuracy and the use of projected maximum contract values instead of actual spending. Doge acknowledges working to improve transparency but some receipts remain unavailable.

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