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Elon Musk’s DOGE gets broad Pentagon access to cut waste.
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Hegseth targets Biden-era programs like DEI and climate initiatives.
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Focus shifts $50 billion to Trump’s America First Priorities.
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The first DOGE Pentagon meetings were held on February 21, 2025.
Get ready for some significant changes at the Pentagon, as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is stepping in to address waste and inefficiencies. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this on February 20, 2025, in a video shared on X, marking a key initiative under President Donald Trump’s strategy to reduce government spending.
Hegseth emphasized that Musk’s team will be empowered to “find the redundancies and identify the last remnants of Biden priorities” such as DEI, woke policies, and climate change initiatives, which he deemed “not core to our mission.” The objective? To redirect billions towards Trump’s “America First, peace through strength” agenda.
This is more than just rhetoric—DOGE kicked off its first meetings at the Pentagon on February 21, 2025, as the military prepares for potential multi-billion-dollar budget cuts. Hegseth reassured everyone that these adjustments won’t compromise U.S. capabilities, stating,
“It’s about refocusing and reinvesting existing funds into building a force that protects you, the American people.”
With the Pentagon’s budget approaching $1 trillion each year, Musk’s team is charged with uncovering “hundreds of billions” in fraud and waste.
Critics are raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest, given that Musk’s SpaceX secures substantial Pentagon contracts, but Hegseth remains undeterred, assuring that all classification safeguards will be upheld.
🚨Pete Hegseth just announced that DOGE is now embedded at the Pentagon, and they will “have broad access.”
“They care just like we do to find the redundancies and identify the last vestiges of Biden priorities, the DEI, the climate change BS that’s not core to our…
🔉 pic.twitter.com/OholmiJ7xx— BiffBifford™ 🇺🇸 (@TBifford) February 21, 2025
The anticipation is high as this unprecedented efficiency initiative gains momentum. Hegseth pushed back against media reports of drastic cuts, clarifying that $50 billion will be redirected to new priorities rather than simply disappearing.
Musk’s DOGE is already making an impact across various agencies, and now the Pentagon’s enormous budget is in the spotlight. Expect significant transformations as this dynamic duo seeks to streamline operations and save taxpayer money while maintaining national security.
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Last Updated on February 21, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
