Close-up,Of,An,American,Flag,Draped,Across,The,Iconic,Pentagon

Musk’s ‘DOGE’ Targets Pentagon Waste—Will the Deep State Fight Back?

EDITOR'S NOTES

Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is setting its sights on the bloated, waste-ridden defense budget. The Pentagon’s $850 billion spending spree is about to come under serious scrutiny. And guess what? The bureaucrats and defense contractors are already sweating.

Musk and his team are looking to root out fraud, cut the fat, and force accountability on a system that has been burning through taxpayer money for decades. But will the corrupt military-industrial complex let it happen? Or will the Deep State and its allies in Congress do everything they can to protect their golden goose?

Sam Clemons Feb 24, 25

The Pentagon’s $850 Billion Black Hole

Elon Musk’s DOGE just fired its opening salvo in what could be the biggest shake-up in U.S. defense spending history. The message? The gravy train is over.

DOGE announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they’ve already begun meetings with the Department of Defense (DoD). Their mission? To safely save taxpayer dollars by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Sounds like common sense, right? Well, not if you’re a defense contractor pocketing billions from bloated military programs.

The Pentagon’s budget has hit a staggering $850 billion this year. That’s more than what some entire countries produce in a year! Yet, despite this record spending, the U.S. military still struggles with outdated systems, broken procurement processes, and cost overruns that make Wall Street bankers look like amateurs.

And guess what? While they’re throwing money at endless wars and overpriced projects, the real threats—China, Russia, cyber warfare—continue to gain ground.

Where’s the Money Going?

Experts say Musk’s team is likely to start by targeting the Pentagon’s so-called “innovation cells.” These are scattered throughout the department and supposedly help introduce new technology into the military. Sounds great—until you realize they’re inefficient, redundant, and produce little to no real results.

Bryan Clark from the Hudson Institute put it bluntly:

“There are dozens of these little innovation groups, and they haven’t delivered the drones, AI, or advanced weapons they promised.”

In other words, millions (if not billions) are being flushed down the drain while the Pentagon plays tech startup with taxpayer cash.

And then there are the big-ticket disasters.

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter—a jet that costs over $100 million each and still has technical issues.
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier—a $13 billion warship with defective systems.
The Sentinel ICBM program—a trillion-dollar nuclear upgrade with endless budget overruns.

These projects suck up billions while everyday Americans struggle to afford groceries. But cutting them? That’s considered off-limits by Washington insiders.

Will the Deep State Let This Happen?

Let’s be real. Whenever someone tries to cut Pentagon spending, the establishment freaks out.

Politicians in both parties—especially the ones bankrolled by defense contractors—will do everything they can to protect this wasteful system. They’ll claim Musk’s cuts will make America “less safe” while quietly cashing checks from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

Jim Fein from the Heritage Foundation summed it up:

“These programs have huge budgeting issues, but cutting them outright is not an option.”

Translation: We know they’re wasteful, but we’ll keep the money flowing anyway.

The military-industrial complex isn’t just about defense—it’s about control. The elites in Washington don’t want a lean, efficient military. They want a bloated, inefficient system that keeps them in power and keeps the money rolling in.

What Comes Next?

Make no mistake—Musk’s DOGE is about to walk into a hornet’s nest. The Pentagon, defense contractors, and their bought-and-paid-for allies in Congress won’t go down without a fight.

They’ll try to smear DOGE.
They’ll claim cuts will leave America “defenseless.”
They’ll say Musk is “helping our enemies.”

It’s the same playbook they use every time someone challenges their racket.

But if DOGE succeeds? If Musk and his team can expose the Pentagon’s waste and force real cuts? It could be the beginning of something bigger—a movement to finally rein in Washington’s corrupt spending spree.

And that’s exactly why the establishment fears him.

Stay tuned, folks. This war is just getting started.

TAKE ACTION: Protect Your Wealth from the Banking Cartel

While the elites burn through your tax dollars, they’re also coming for your financial freedom. The banking system is rigged against you—and the next collapse is coming.

Download our free guide: Seven Steps to Protect Yourself from Bank Failure.

Want deeper insights? Join our Inner Circle for only $19.95/month: Click here.

Or get your hard copy of The End of Banking As You Know It—free shipping and insurance included! Get yours now.