Elon Musk has dismissed allegations surrounding the activities of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), describing them as "a total lie."
According to Musk, DOGE's role was simply to require verification that aid recipients could be contacted and that public funds were being used for legitimate purposes.
He also claimed that multiple officials linked to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice over the alleged theft of government funds and that they subsequently pleaded guilty.
The remarks have fueled further debate over government oversight, foreign aid, and accountability in the United States.
Elon Musk Denies Claims About DOGE, Says USAID Officials Pleaded Guilty to Fraud
by goChow:
2:53pm On Jul 14, 2026