Government Transparency and Elon Musk’s DOGE: A Revolution Against Wasteful Secrecy
How the Department of Government Efficiency Can Restore Accountability, Save Billions, and Empower Citizens
Your government is hiding secrets, and it's costing you billions.
The reality is clear: Secrecy doesn't protect democracy; it corrodes it.
Transparency and efficiency must become cornerstones of our government if we are to reclaim control and ensure it truly serves the people.
The United States was founded on openness, accountability, and citizen oversight.
Today, we've drifted dangerously far from those ideals.
In 2024 alone, improper government payments from error, fraud, or abuse reached a staggering $247 billion.
This isn't just negligence; it's an abuse of public trust.
This is why we need the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
DOGE is designed to systematically eliminate wasteful spending, uncover redundancy, and restore transparency. By cutting through bureaucracy and enforcing accountability, DOGE isn't another bloated agency, it's a watchdog for all of our taxpayer dollars.
Elon Musk's appointment by President Trump to lead DOGE wasn't a publicity stunt, it was a calculated step towards genuine reform.
Musk has demonstrated his ability to transform inefficient systems into models of innovation and efficiency, as evidenced by Tesla and SpaceX. His involvement signifies an opportunity to streamline government operations.
Efficiency alone isn't enough.
True reform requires transparency.
Citizens have a fundamental right to know how and where their money is spent.
Secrets breed corruption and incompetence; these Government officials are not superior beings, they're public servants, who are accountable to you.
History proves that transparency works.
Red Tape in Review: When Texas launched an efficiency pilot program in 2023, the state cut administrative costs by 15%, saving taxpayers nearly $300 million annually.
IRS Technology Budget Cuts: In March 2025, Sam Corcos, appointed by the Trump administration to review the IRS’s technology modernization program, reported canceling $1.5 billion in contracts. These cancellations targeted external technology consultants and aimed to streamline operations and reduce reliance on legacy systems.
Defense Department Reductions: The Department of Defense announced the termination of over $580 million in programs, contracts, and grants as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate wasteful spending.
Contract Terminations: DOGE reported terminating 105 contracts with a combined ceiling value of $935 million, resulting in approximately $580 million in savings. This included a $1.03 million consulting contract for “fitness center services” at the National Science Foundation.
Imagine billions of dollars redirected towards improving U.S. education, infrastructure, healthcare, and programs benefiting all people.
It's time to dismantle the culture of secrecy and reclaim our government.
Demand efficiency.
Demand transparency.
Support DOGE and send the clear message that the government is here to serve you, not to control you.
No more secrets.
No more waste.
It's time for a government that respects, serves, and answers to its people.
- Zac Small