Staff Reports
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has struck a blow against wasteful spending in Washington, boasting of a jaw-dropping $1 billion in savings per day. This bold move has come on the heels of the elimination of costly and often useless diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It seems that officials are finally realizing that taxpayers might prefer their dollars go towards roads and schools rather than padding the pockets of bureaucrats pushing social agendas.
As the department unveiled its cost-cutting efforts, it highlighted the termination of three leases for almost vacant office spaces. It appears that somewhere in the nation’s capital, paper-pushers are packing their bags as the government shuts the door on pointless DEI contracts. The cherry on top of this fiscal sundae? The cancellation of fat spendings on DEI scholarships that were prioritizing foreign interests over American citizens’ needs, such as the impressive $45 million earmarked for DEI programs in Burma. Who knew that Americans were paying for international social justice efforts while their own communities were at risk?
DOGE is reportedly considering cutting DEI programs, which could save an estimated $125 billion a year.
This is the easiest no-brainer of anything in the federal government. I’d be surprised if they didn’t do it. pic.twitter.com/NJVNJsveBT
— Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania) January 16, 2025
With the Biden administration’s penchant for sending taxpayer dollars overseas, it’s no surprise this resorted to funding foreign aid through questionable practices, including ESG investments in Africa and other shadowy dealings with undisclosed recipients. With DOGE’s newfound efficiency, it looks like the days of taxpayer-funded foreign initiatives are numbered. Citizens may finally start seeing their hard-earned money used for initiatives at home rather than propping up questionable foreign ventures.
By slashing 85 DEI-related contracts across multiple federal agencies—from Education to Agriculture and everything in between—DOGE is sending a clear message: it’s time to clean house. Taxpayers might rest a little easier knowing that their hard-earned cash is not going to support programs that have more to do with virtue signaling than actual help.
The ambitious goal of saving over $3 billion a day is audacious but seems rooted in common sense, something in short supply in an overly bloated government. With this push for fiscal responsibility, DOGE is not only aligning itself with the President’s Executive Orders but also reflecting the desires of everyday Americans who want their tax dollars to be spent wisely. This new chapter in government spending, if it continues, could indicate a genuine shift away from wasteful practices and towards accountability.
