DOGE did not find $2T in fraud, but that doesn’t matter, Musk allies say

TL;DR

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed to significantly reduce federal spending and fraud.
Musk has admitted DOGE was only "a little bit successful" and has expressed doubt about undertaking such an effort again.
DOGE's initial goals to save trillions were drastically reduced, eventually aiming for $150 billion.
The agency's cost-cutting tracker and accounting methods have been criticized for errors and unreliability.
DOGE claims to have cut significant amounts in spending and cancelled contracts, but estimates suggest it may have caused billions in waste.
Government spending increased during DOGE's operation, with no noticeable impact on month-to-month budgets.
Some allies argue DOGE's "higher purpose" was to reform government operations, like a business.
DOGE is credited with the largest peacetime workforce cut on record, though its impact on spending is debated.
Critics suggest DOGE "cut muscle, not fat," indicating a lack of understanding of government operations.

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