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 on Thursday denied allegations that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) unit acted improperly, calling them a 'total lie.' In a post on X, Musk stated that DOGE's only requirement was to contact aid recipients to confirm legitimate use of funds, framing any other approach as 'insane.' The denial follows criticism over DOGE's oversight of U.S. foreign aid programs.
Musk supported his defense by referencing guilty pleas from USAID employees charged by the Justice Department with theft. The linked article details cases where individuals admitted to misappropriating funds, with Musk arguing that such outcomes validate DOGE's scrutiny. The controversy adds to ongoing debates about government efficiency initiatives and their oversight mechanisms.
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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