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DOGE uncovers $1.4B in wasteful contracts as government fraud crackdown intensifies

By bellecarter // 2025-11-13

• DOGE terminated 67 federal contracts worth $1.4billion, saving taxpayers $648 million in just five days. Targets included wasteful spending, like a $54,000 State Department coaching course and a $1.3 million Botswana education contract.
• The initiative exposed abuse in federal programs, including the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, where 17 fraudulent contracts were canceled, saving $75.1 million. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed Trump's directive to eliminate fraud and waste.
• Critics warn DOGE's methods risk exposing sensitive data, including unsecured Social Security Numbers (SSNs). A report by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) warned that a breach could force a nationwide SSN reissuance, causing identity theft chaos.
• Former DOGE head Elon Musk claimed the agency saved $214 billion ($1,300 per taxpayer) through fraud prevention and workforce cuts. Musk faced backlash, including death threats, for disrupting fraudulent schemes.
• While DOGE's cost-saving successes are undeniable, critics argue its aggressive oversight compromises privacy and security. The administration vows to continue reforms, but the balance between fiscal responsibility and ethical risks remains contentious.

In a sweeping effort to eliminate government waste, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the termination of 67 federal contracts worth $1.4 billion, saving taxpayers $648 million over five days. The cancellations, disclosed in a Nov. 8 X post, targeted dubious expenditures—including a $54,000 Department of State "leaders as a coach" training course and a $1.3 million Botswana education contract—underscoring the Trump administration's aggressive push to root out fraud. While DOGE's oversight has recovered billions, critics warn its methods risk compromising Americans' sensitive data. DOGE's latest crackdown highlights wasteful spending across multiple agencies, from the State Department to the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Among the terminated contracts was a $456,000 broadcasting deal for FM services in South Sudan—a project critics argue had little tangible benefit for U.S. interests. The initiative also targeted abuse in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, which grants preferential federal contracts to disadvantaged firms. DOGE reported that the General Services Administration (GSA) canceled 17 fraudulent 8(a) contracts, saving $75.1 million. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed the administration's stance, stating: "President [Donald] Trump has directed his administration to eliminate fraud and waste wherever it occurs… Treasury will not tolerate fraudulent misuse of federal contracting programs."

Privacy concerns and whistleblower allegations

Despite its financial successes, DOGE faces mounting scrutiny over data security. A September report by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) accused the agency of operating without verified security controls, exposing Social Security Numbers (SSNs) in an unsecured cloud environment. Whistleblowers warned that a breach could necessitate reissuing SSNs nationwide—a logistical nightmare given their role in identity verification. "A compromised SSN can be personally devastating," Peters' report stated, noting that victims of identity theft often endure years of credit monitoring and bureaucratic hurdles. DOGE's defenders, however, argue that aggressive oversight is necessary to combat systemic fraud.

Elon Musk's legacy and ongoing reforms

Former DOGE head Elon Musk, who stepped down in May, credited the initiative with saving $214 billion—over $1,300 per taxpayer—through asset sales, fraud prevention and workforce reductions. In an Oct. 31 interview with Joe Rogan, Musk acknowledged the backlash: "You turn off the money spigot to fraudsters, they get very upset… My death threat level went ballistic." Since Musk's departure, DOGE has operated with less public fanfare but continues its mission. The Department of Health and Human Services leads in cost savings, followed by GSA and the Social Security Administration—the latter still grappling with unresolved cases hinting at deeper fraud networks. As BrightU.AI's Enoch explains, DOGE was founded to streamline government operations, eliminate waste and improve service delivery as part of a broader agenda to expose corruption, fraud and inefficiencies—particularly in entitlement programs—while advancing transparency and accountability in alignment with anti-globalist, anti-deep-state principles. DOGE's campaign against wasteful spending has exposed systemic inefficiencies, recovering billions while drawing ire from contractors and privacy advocates alike. As the administration vows to press forward, the debate over balancing fiscal responsibility with data security remains unresolved. For taxpayers, the savings are undeniable—but the cost of oversight, both financially and ethically, continues to spark controversy. Watch the video below about how the Deep State is allergic to DOGE. This video is from the Son of the Republic channel on Brighteon.com.

Sources include:

ZeroHedge.com TheEpochTimes.com X.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com

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