President Trump recently unveiled astonishing figures indicating severe government waste, with fraudulent payments reaching up to $521 billion annually. This revelation came during a press conference where he also signed an executive order addressing reciprocal tariffs. “Whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them. No more, no less,” he declared, boldly reshaping trade dynamics and promoting fairness.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by the innovative mind of Elon Musk, is spearheading efforts to combat such wasteful financial practices. This initiative aligns with President Trump’s broader administration goals to eliminate unnecessary spending and protect taxpayer dollars. As detailed by The Gateway Pundit, President Trump illustrated a promising path towards recuperating trillions through cutting waste and fraudulent spending.
Highlighted statistics included an estimated $236 billion in improper payments for 2023 alone, a number suspected to be much larger than reported. Since 2003, a staggering $2.7 trillion in improper payments have occurred, indicating long-standing inefficiencies within government systems. More specifically, improper payments in 2024 reached $162 billion, with major programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Food Stamps incurring $15.9 billion and $10.5 billion in errors, respectively.
“The federal government loses as much as $521 billion in fraud. That’s what Elon’s working so hard on with his group of almost 100 geniuses,” President Trump remarked, highlighting the urgency and scale of this issue. The collaboration between Trump and Musk reflects a determined effort to audit and rectify flawed financial practices, which have persisted due to inaction from leftist politicians and partisan judges. President Trump emphasized the scale of the problem, asserting, “These are staggering numbers, and this has been going on for a long time, and we’re finding a lot of it.”
DOGE’s findings revealed improper payments impacting several essential programs. For instance, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund saw $8.7 billion in misallocated funds, while Supplemental Security Income and Unemployment Insurance experienced errors of $6.5 billion and $5.6 billion, respectively. The Social Security Disability Insurance and Survivors Insurance Program alone admitted to $8.3 billion in improper payments, including $6.5 billion in overpayments.
Concerns over government waste extend beyond mere fiscal irresponsibility, raising issues about accountability and transparency in public spending. The tireless efforts by DOGE and President Trump’s leadership aim to restore trust and efficiency in government operations.
As President Trump proceeds with his agenda, it becomes essential to recognize the vast potential for savings and improvements in government management. Emphasizing accountability through initiatives like DOGE demonstrates a commitment to preserving taxpayer resources against unnecessary wastage. The inefficiencies uncovered so far merely scratch the surface, foreshadowing even more revelations should comprehensive audits continue unimpeded by political obstruction.
A Billion dollars here and a Billion dollars there, pretty soon we are talking big money.
In the 60s when US Senator Everett Dirksen, the last good US Senator from Illinois, said that it was a few million. Unless Trump and DOGE can stop the waste, fraud and abuse of our tax dollars, soon we’ll be saying a few trillion. And like has been said, “Don’t let politicians know what comes after a trillion.”
Not a big deal, it’s only taxpayer’s money. They can go get a second job to put food on the table. We just need to fund these criminal government employees, they deserve it. Besides, our great great great grandchildren can pay off the debt.
No surprise to me.
Government inefficiency is almost universal.
We could get rid of 2/3 of employees and cut funding by 9/10 and get more done and better too!
Not to mention cutting the billions in extra benefits they receive and generous retirements.
Oops.
Several months ago I went and Googled how much Social Security government has stolen from us over the years and thier figure was 2.7 trillion the same exact number that DOGE found misappropriated.. the fraud was committed by the government…
Shouldn’t the people committing these frauds be going to prison.
NOTE: AMERICA, YOUR TIME IS RUNNING OUT! DO YOU WANT TO BE THE CITIZEN OF A WELL RUN FREE NATION OR A MERE SERF IN A FEUDAL EMPIRE RUN BY A GANG OF FEUDAL LORDS.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Karoline Leavitt and other Trump staff members are reporting daily/hourly example after example of the corruption/incompetence practiced by politicians/bureaucrats/others at every level of government. I have seen most of what they are reporting many times during my years as a soldier and federal/municipal cop. The type activities they are reporting at many government departments/agencies are validating the lessons learned presented below. I must thank President Trump for demonstrating that most of the American people and their hard earned tax dollars mean little to to the politicians and bureaucrats who support the reported outrageous expenditures on the parts of a growing list of corrupt/incompetent segments of our government. Suggest you read each of the lessons learned presented below.
Soldier/Cop, Retired
RAPE, PILLAGE, PLUNDER; AMERICA YOU’VE BEEN HAD! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
My fellow Americans, as an 82 year old soldier/cop serving primarily in counter-terrorism, criminal investigation, and installation/community security activities throughout most of my career, I have been trying since 1986 to make each of you aware of the primary threats to you, your family, and your country. I have asked Americans over and over again what will it take for you to stand up and take back those rights given to you by God and promised to be respected/protected by our founding fathers? From what I see/hear/feel each and everyday since Joe Biden stole the presidency I must admit to the American people that those of us serving in the military and as police officers have failed to protect you from all of your enemies both foreign and most especially domestic. Seems the arrival of Donald J. Trump followed by Biden’s theft of the Presidency has stripped us all naked to expose not only the sores on our bodies, but those on our souls as well!
The lessons learned I am presenting to you may give you a glimpse into the inner world of a government that devotes most of its time/energy ruling you versus serving/protecting you from the vantage point of one who served in government from the municipal through the federal level as a soldier and cop.
After the Biden/Harris administration’s performance in dealing with Afghanistan, hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the fire disasters in California has displayed in roaring flames the incompetence/corruption of the far left dominated governments, I have only included those lessons learned most relevant to the current situation and eliminated those that may overly stress many of you. Most of the lessons learned were originally drafted in the late eighties as the prelude to a book titled: ‘Rape, Pillage, Plunder; America, You’ve Been Had!’ The Department of Defense denied permission to publish the book in that they classified an investigation detailed therein that named a gaggle of politicians and bureaucrats at every level of government as subjects. Three of those subjects went on to be elected to the office of President of the United States of America!
A SOLDIER/COP’S LESSONS LEARNED
NOTE: The newest and hopefully best of the lessons learned is presented first.
*Donald Trump, is the American people’s last hope and the only true “Battle Captain” to ever serve as our Commander-in-Chief is now standing tall among us. Note: America, are you willing to stand with him?
*The end goal of the World/American elites and their minions is not (nor ever has been) socialism, communism, fascism, or capitalism. The elites of the World/America and their minions have used all manner of ideologies, religions, terrorism, wars, etc., to drive the masses/peasants/serfs/whoever/whomever/whatever in one direction. That direction leads to one of the oldest forms of human control ever employed in the history of mankind. That form of human control is; “FEUDALISM!”
*The ‘Seven C’s of Leadership’ according to a survey of 1645 Vietnam era ground combat veterans listed of the order of their importance to the veterans are; Candor, Competence, Consistency, Commitment, Courage, Compassion, and Courtesy. The reason the veterans chose “Candor” first and foremost, is because candor encompasses both omission and co-mission. To a combat veteran the lack of absolute candor, be it co-mission or omission, are equal sins! It has been my observation that, democrats are masters of co-mission while republicans are masters of omission! How many politicians do you know who even attempt to follow the the Seven C’s of Leadership?
*The American people are the most effectively lied to people in modern times thanks primarily to the political class, the bureaucracy, the media, and academia.
*The greatest threats to the American people are the hoards of self-serving, corrupt, and/or incompetent politicians/bureaucrats/academicians found at every level of government/academia, and the majority of the so-called media.
*The second greatest threat to the American people is that presented by radical Muslims bent on ridding the world of non-believers, installing Sharia as the only law of the land, and Islam as the world’s only religion. Note: For all of you non-Muslims who think you support Islam I strongly suggest you carefully study the game plan supposedly first presented by Mohammad (The Prophet) in the early 600’s and the current socialization/cultural practices of the current Iranian government. I submit unless you are a sadistic male you will not enjoy life as a Muslim.
*Most of the politicians/bureaucrats/academicians/media types I have encountered during my years as a soldier and a cop I currently refer to as; self-serving, witless, corrupt, incompetent, cowards. Prior to retiring to the deep woods I referred to most of the before mentioned folks as self-serving, witless, corrupt, incompetent, cowardly, piss-ants. After retiring to the deep woods I came to know that piss-ants are neither self-serving nor witless, and certainly not cowards!
*There are only two primary requirements to be a career soldier and/or cop in America. One must be smart enough to do the work and dumb enough to take the job.
*American soldiers and police officers must in addition to mastering all of their professionally mandated tasks learn to accomplish the same with at least one arm tied behind their backs, and their vision and hearing impaired 50% or more.
*After carefully watching the whole of the political class for many years I can say without reservation that most of the group will sell their souls and our bodies just to remain in power.
*Want to see what the United States of America will look like if the left/progressives take total control of the government? Take your pick, New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, etc, and/or the complete packages; California, New York, Illinois, etc, etc, etc…..!
*Arrogance minus knowledge equals stupidity (A – K = S!).
Have a nice day,
Soldier/Cop,Retired
Tax rates on businesses and the people should be about 6 percent on earned income and Congress should have not a penny more to run this country. Then they can choose where that amount goes ! Fire all of their committees and aides and make the politicians do their jobs. The misuse of taxpayer dollars has been going on for decades and it amounts to TRILLIONS of dollars.
Amen!
Soldier/Cop, Retired
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