Trump government efficiency adviser Elon Musk called the alleged payments "the biggest fraud operation in human history."
Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.
Trump claims DOGE will proceed with a "scalpel"-like approach to government cost-cutting which, based on the unit's history, is doubtful.