
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is intensifying its campaign to root out wasteful government spending, with a sharp focus on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Supported by President-elect Donald Trump, DOGE is quickly becoming a driving force in reshaping Washington’s approach to fiscal responsibility.
Launched as a privately funded initiative, DOGE was created to expose inefficiencies and cut excessive spending in federal agencies. Led by Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, the group has expanded rapidly, raising both support and skepticism over its growing influence in the incoming administration.
The first @DOGE Agents arrived in Washington, D.C., with a clear target: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). https://t.co/yzwqlH9lJX
— ginny j. (@ncginny) January 13, 2025
@DOGE I hope you look into the IRS and illegal surveillance. No search warrant needed.
— Jim chester (@bigjimchester) January 13, 2025
Currently, 50 DOGE agents are operating out of SpaceX’s Washington, D.C., office, conducting reviews and interviews across multiple federal agencies, including the IRS, Treasury Department and Department of Homeland Security. The team is expected to grow to 100 members by the time President Donald Trump is inaugurated, signaling the aggressive pace of DOGE’s mission.
86k new IRS agents hell bent on destroying small businesses as Biden planned. Hmmm – can’t wait for the defunding to start. Can’t be soon enough. What else will we find? Popcorn please! Gooool Elon!!!! DOGE! https://t.co/WyZ8cmcz5N
— ElCID (@dj316Trump) January 13, 2025
Please DOGE abolish the corrupt FED/IRS
— GJ (@JeffersonHolly3) January 13, 2025
Musk has publicly committed to cutting up to $2 trillion from the federal budget, targeting redundancies and dismantling inefficient programs. Acknowledging the scale of the challenge, Musk stated, “If we try for $2 trillion, we’ve got a good shot at getting $1 [trillion],” underscoring his determination to achieve significant savings.
@realDonaldTrump @JDVance @elonmusk @VivekGRamaswamy @DOGE
ABOLISH THE IRS!!!
— Pirate58 (@Pirate5822) January 13, 2025
Audit of IRS by DOGE is Essential.
Get our best forensic accountants
with pristine credentials. https://t.co/Z9bq7hx9NF— l lorenz (@lucindalorenz) January 13, 2025
Critics argue that DOGE’s private funding and close ties to Trump’s transition team raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Some fear that the organization’s rapid expansion could blur the lines between private influence and public policy. However, supporters contend that DOGE’s bold approach is necessary to challenge Washington’s entrenched bureaucracy.
I have a suggestion for DOGE, take the 80k plus IRS agents hired by the Biden administration and repurpose them as board patrol agents. If they refuse, their choice. At least they won't get paid unemployment or severance.
— Peggy Ehresman (@PeggyB18904) January 12, 2025
As DOGE deepens its investigations, federal agencies are preparing for major budget cuts and structural changes. Musk’s fast-moving strategy, combined with Trump’s backing, suggests a dramatic overhaul of government operations is on the horizon. DOGE’s aggressive push to eliminate waste could mark the beginning of a new era of accountability and fiscal discipline in Washington.