White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fiercely defends the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk against accusations of lack of transparency, bringing receipts to the podium.
Key Takeaways
- The White House supports Elon Musk and DOGE in their efforts to reduce federal government size and spending.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed transparency concerns by presenting examples of wasteful contracts identified by DOGE.
- DOGE utilizes its X account and website to publish details of contracts under review and halted payments.
- Leavitt compared the scrutiny of Elon Musk to that of President Trump, emphasizing their commitment to transparency.
- The press secretary questioned the relevance of certain contracts to American interests, highlighting DOGE’s efficiency in identifying questionable expenditures.
White House Backs DOGE and Musk in Government Efficiency Drive
In a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt strongly defended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its collaboration with Elon Musk against accusations of opacity. Leavitt emphasized the administration’s support for DOGE’s mission to streamline federal spending and reduce government bloat.
Addressing concerns about transparency, Leavitt highlighted DOGE’s proactive approach to sharing information. She pointed out that the department regularly uses its X account and website to publish details of contracts under review and payments that have been halted, ensuring public access to this crucial information.
🚨 WOW. Reporter presses Karoline Leavitt for "proof" of these ridiculous contracts DOGE is terminating… and she literally pulls out the pieces of paper and rattles off each one.
LEAVITT: This is a real fallacy that there is a 'lack of transparency' in DOGE. Musk and Trump… pic.twitter.com/XKWC23XfFk
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 12, 2025
Leavitt Brings Receipts: Exposing Wasteful Spending
In a move that caught many reporters off guard, Leavitt came prepared with concrete examples of what she termed “fraudulent,” “wasteful,” and “abusive” contracts identified by DOGE. These included expenditures on diversity programs and a climate initiative in Sri Lanka, which Leavitt argued had little relevance to American interests.
“Elon Musk is the richest man in the world, He is also now one of the most highly scrutinized men in the world, alongside President Trump, because of what he’s doing and the access that he is allowing. Let me be very clear, we are not trying to hide anything. We have been incredibly transparent, and we will continue to be”, explained Karoline Leavitt. The press secretary’s forceful defense of DOGE’s transparency drew parallels between the scrutiny faced by Elon Musk and that experienced by President Trump. Leavitt emphasized that this level of examination was a testament to the significant impact of their work in exposing government inefficiencies.
Questioning Contract Relevance and DOGE’s Efficiency
Leavitt didn’t hold back in questioning the relevance of certain contracts to American interests. She highlighted DOGE’s rapid identification of questionable expenditures, showcasing the department’s efficiency in rooting out wasteful spending across the federal government.
The press secretary’s willingness to provide detailed information and her assertive stance in defending DOGE’s work marks a shift in how the White House is approaching government efficiency and transparency, setting a new standard in government operations.
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Reporter Asks for Transparency From DOGE – So Karoline Leavitt Breaks Out the Receipts
DOGE brought receipts: Leavitt’s list of waste found by Musk and team
