Summary
Elon Musk pledged to cut U.S. federal spending by $1 trillion.
But federal data contradict his narrative: as of March 26, 2025, the government had spent $1.893 trillion—7.4% more than the $1.763 trillion spent by the same time in 2024.
This suggests federal spending is rising, not falling.
Musk’s remarks, made during a Fox News event, have reignited debate over fiscal responsibility and the realism of slashing spending without broader structural reforms.
Thank you so much. I mean, facts don’t mean anything to the Kult of Krasnov, but I like having them to reference in case I face off against someone that’s got more than a room temperature IQ.