DOGE Has Terminated 113 Contracts Valued at $4.7B
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has taken decisive action to cut federal spending by terminating 113 contracts valued at $4.7 billion.
Among the cuts were climate change initiatives in Peru and gender equity programs in Mexico, which were deemed unnecessary expenditures.
In a statement posted on X, DOGE announced, “[Tuesday] agencies terminated 113 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $4.7B and savings of $3.3B, including a $145K USDA consulting contract for ‘Peru climate change activities.’”
Contract update!
Yesterday, agencies terminated 113 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $4.7B and savings of $3.3B, including a $145K USDA consulting contract for “Peru climate change activities”.
Plus, the DOGE leaderboard has been updated: https://t.co/zDqhK8Vm3h pic.twitter.com/Uiwkoovk0B
— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) March 26, 2025
The department framed the move as a necessary step toward reducing government waste and focusing resources on domestic priorities.
Elon Musk, who leads DOGE, has spearheaded the initiative to reevaluate federal spending. As part of these efforts, the Department of Labor also revoked $577 million in grants, which Musk’s team categorized as “America Last” programs.
These cuts are projected to result in $237 million in taxpayer savings.
Among the rescinded grants was a $10 million allocation for promoting gender equity in Mexican workplaces. Another $12.2 million intended for “worker empowerment in South America” was also eliminated, along with $6.25 million earmarked for improving agricultural workers’ rights in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, as the Post Millennial reported.
Further reductions targeted a $5 million initiative to promote women in West African workplaces. The cuts also included $4.3 million meant to support foreign migrant workers in Malaysia and $3 million set aside for fostering safe and inclusive work environments in Lesotho.
Musk’s team emphasized that these actions align with a broader effort to cut down on what they consider unnecessary spending on international initiatives. The department has claimed that its actions have saved American taxpayers a total of $130 billion so far.
According to DOGE, these savings translate to approximately $807.45 in reduced government waste per taxpayer. The department has argued that these efforts will significantly lessen the federal deficit and improve efficiency in government operations.
Musk spoke about the changes in an interview with Fox News, characterizing the department’s work as a fundamental shift in how Washington operates. He described the effort as a “revolution” aimed at overhauling federal expenditures.
“This is a revolution, and I think it might be the biggest revolution in the government since the original revolution,” Musk stated. He underscored the speed at which his team is making cuts, estimating that they are eliminating $4 billion in wasteful spending daily.
Musk also expressed confidence that the ultimate goal of slashing $1 trillion in federal spending is “quite achievable.” His remarks highlight the aggressive approach DOGE is taking in identifying and eliminating programs it deems unnecessary.
Supporters of DOGE’s actions argue that these cuts are long overdue, with billions previously allocated to foreign initiatives that did not benefit American taxpayers. They view Musk’s leadership as a much-needed step toward fiscal responsibility.
Critics, however, contend that some of these cuts may negatively impact global labor conditions and climate efforts. They argue that reducing funding for international worker protections and environmental initiatives could have long-term consequences.
Despite the controversy, DOGE appears committed to its mission of reshaping federal spending priorities. Musk and his team continue to seek additional areas where they believe taxpayer money is being wasted.
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