Elon Musk lowers DOGE's projected savings from $1 trillion to $150 billion

MSN - 11/04
Elon Musk seemed to lower DOGE's estimated savings by saying he anticipates $150 billion in cut "waste and fraud" in the next fiscal year.

WASHINGTON ― Elon Musk said he anticipates the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to slash "waste and fraud" from the federal government will cut $150 billion in spending over the next fiscal year, appearing to dramatically lower much-loftier projections he previously touted.

Musk, the billionaire tech entrepreneur who oversees DOGE, provided the update during an April 10 Cabinet meeting convened by President Donald Trump.

"I'm excited to announce that we anticipate savings in FY 26 from reduction of waste and fraud by $150 b...
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