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The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently revealed troubling findings regarding government contracts under the Biden-Harris administration. A report released on Sunday exposed that hundreds of millions of dollars in federal payments were allocated to an unexpected group—children. The Small Business Administration (SBA) reportedly disbursed $312 million to businesses purportedly owned by individuals under the age of 11, signaling concerns over the integrity of federal spending.
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The announcement also highlighted that the $312 million was part of a broader issue involving 5,593 loans, many of which included Social Security numbers with incorrect names, raising doubts about their legitimacy. DOGE and SBA have reportedly joined forces to address the issue, with a resolution expected within the week.
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Furthermore, an additional $333 million in loans was distributed between 2021 and 2022 to businesses allegedly owned by individuals aged 115 or older. In one instance, a 157-year-old business owner received $36,000 in grants, including funds from pandemic-era relief programs, designed to support businesses during shutdowns.
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Under the Biden administration, approximately 5,600 loans were approved for businesses allegedly owned by children between 2020 and 2021. Nearly all of these loans were forgiven after owners pledged to use the funds to prevent staff layoffs. This widespread practice has drawn scrutiny as federal spending continues to be investigated for waste and fraud.
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Elon Musk, President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting advisor, recently met with House Republicans to discuss eliminating $1 trillion in government waste. While some GOP members express doubts about the accuracy and pace of these cuts, others have speculated that certain protests against cuts could be staged. Despite this, Trump appeared to limit Musk’s influence by directing Cabinet members to exercise discretion in managing their departments, with guidance from Musk and DOGE.
DOGE’s ongoing investigation has uncovered additional contracts with political connections linked to the Biden administration. One investigation revealed that a nonprofit organization with ties to the previous administration’s transition team received over half a billion dollars in government grants for a Texas facility intended to house migrants—yet the facility was never utilized.
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Despite the growing concerns, Americans continue to express trust in DOGE’s mission. Recent polls show that 72% support its efforts to address government inefficiency. Trump, in turn, has proposed that any savings from DOGE’s work be returned to taxpayers as checks, ensuring that the government is held accountable for its spending.
A major legal victory was recently secured by the Trump administration when U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts sided with DOGE in freezing $2 billion in payments to contractors working with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). While the payments will eventually be completed, officials have emphasized that investigations for waste and fraud are ongoing.
Additionally, investigations have uncovered severe abuses within USAID’s foreign aid programs, prompting officials to consider criminal charges against staff members involved. Pete Marocco, USAID’s deputy administrator-designate, briefed the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the ongoing review, noting that criminal referrals could result from the investigation. According to Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), those involved in fraud may be referred to the Department of Justice for prosecution.
The findings underscore the ongoing battle against government inefficiency, waste, and corruption, with Trump and DOGE leading the charge to hold those responsible accountable.