Elon Musk isn’t holding back against critics of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), slamming them for arguing without facts. In an exclusive Fox News interview with Bret Baier, Musk said opponents “can’t point to any” specific problems with DOGE’s cost-cutting plans. His team is cracking down on government bloat, and critics are struggling to keep up.
Musk’s DOGE has been on a mission to slash $1 trillion in federal spending. They’re cutting waste, trimming bureaucracy, and pushing agencies to prove their value. But when asked about the backlash, Musk shrugged it off. “They never attack any of the specifics,” he said. “We’re like, ‘Which line of the cost savings do you disagree with?’ They can’t answer.”
The billionaire has turned his X account into a battleground, mocking Democrats and federal workers who oppose his reforms. He’s called himself “The DOGEfather” and even polled followers about auditing the IRS. Critics call it reckless, but supporters say it’s about time someone cleaned house.
The Fox interview marked the first time DOGE members spoke publicly as a group. They revealed shocking examples of waste, like agencies paying workers to do nothing. One DOGE member said, “We found employees who couldn’t name a single project they’d finished in months.” Musk added, “If you can’t list five accomplishments a week, why are taxpayers funding your job?”
Not everyone’s happy. Democrats staged protests, accusing DOGE of heartless cuts. Musk fired back online, sharing memes and laughing emojis. “They’d rather defend broken systems than fix them,” he said. DOGE’s “five things” email system—where workers list achievements—hit snags when inboxes clogged, but Musk called it a “reality check” for slackers.
Musk’s team isn’t slowing down. They’re targeting diversity programs and red tape that slow projects. “Every dollar wasted is a dollar stolen from hardworking Americans,” he said. The interview highlighted how DOGE’s tech-savvy approach is exposing decades of mismanagement.
Some agencies, like the IRS, are in DOGE’s crosshairs. Musk polled followers about auditing them, and 89% voted “F Yes.” Critics call it a stunt, but fans say it’s accountability. “The government works for the people,” Musk said. “If they’re scared of a simple audit, what are they hiding?”
As the interview wrapped, Musk hinted at bigger targets. “This is just the start,” he said. With Trump’s backing and a mandate to cut fat, DOGE’s war on waste is reshaping D.C.—one laugh emoji at a time.
