Federal outlays accelerated during Musk's DOGE tenure
Reporting and findings
- reported
Associated Press reported that a Budget Lab analysis of Treasury data showed federal money flowing out faster than in the prior two years, even after mass terminations and contract cancellations under Trump adviser Elon Musk and OMB director Russell Vought.
- Associated Press: Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wantedPassages and source records documenting: Federal outlays accelerated during Musk's DOGE tenure
- documented
Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.
- The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- documented
Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.
- United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
Summary and current status
Treasury-flow analysis found that headline cuts had not changed the direction of aggregate federal spending by Musk's departure.
Aggregate spending was rising faster than in the prior two years
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
- U.S. Department of the Treasurysource of federal outlay data
Relationships in this file
- Elon MuskDOGE savings drive did not reverse aggregate outlay growthU.S. Department of the Treasury
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought