All DOGE did was require contact with the aid recipients to confirm that funds were being used legitimately. Anything less than this is insane!
Multiple people from USAID have been charged by the Justice Department with stealing money.
Moreover, they pled GUILTY!!
https://t.co/uppiTi8CqC
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Elon Musk has forcefully denied allegations of fraud involving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), asserting that the agency's actions were limited to verifying legitimate use of funds. In a post on X, Musk labeled claims that DOGE engaged in fraudulent activities as a 'total lie,' emphasizing that the agency required only basic contact with aid recipients to confirm proper usage.
Musk's defense comes amid heightened scrutiny of government spending and oversight. To bolster his position, he referenced multiple USAID employees who have been charged by the Justice Department with theft, some of whom pled guilty. By highlighting these convictions, Musk attempts to redirect criticism toward existing aid programs while portraying DOGE's oversight as minimal and necessary.
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Absolutely. This is a total lie.
All DOGE did was require contact with the aid recipients to confirm that funds were being used legitimately. Anything less than this is insane!
Multiple people from USAID have been charged by the Justice Department with stealing money.… https://t.co/a6IyHi7mNI
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 22, 2026