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Trump is so good at reducing government bloat he has to create two brand new departments (DOGE and now this) to do things that have already been done through existing government functions/agencies.

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which existing gov agency does something similar to DOGE?

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The GAO 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Accountability_Office

thanks for the link! do you think that the GAO was effective in their mission during the Biden admin?

To expand my thoughts further, finding efficiency in *discretionary spending* (which is only ~1/3 of the annual budget), is a complicated task that requires intimate knowledge of government functions and agencies. 

Do I think DOGE can achieve some savings? Sure, but likely in a much less efficient manner than could be achieved by spending resources improving and empowering the GAO and it's members who will have the expertise needed to actually find the savings opportunities.

For sure! And yeah I try to assume every question is asked earnestly unless I have some specific reason to believe otherwise so appreciate the questions. 

I agree, I think it's part that and part showmanship which Trump/Elon are pretty good at.

this is a helpful and informed perspective, thank you!

my questions were asked in earnest, I was not familiar with the GAO. I think the DOGE initiative is likely more about installing new staff that is loyal to Trump, which he perceives as central to his policy goals.