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The myth of Musk's genius is burning a hole in America's wallet

Jason Weisberger
Apr 25, 2025
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A new report claims Elon "Leon" Musk's DOGE is costing taxpayers billions of dollars.

Unsurprisingly, a new study by The Partnership for Public Service has shown that the untold costs of DOGE's firings and re-hirings will cost US taxpayers around $135 billion. The New York Times also notes that Musk has lowered his e…

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