DOGE Claims Expose Government Inefficiency, According to Gutfeld Panel

This video features a Fox News segment from Greg Gutfeld’s show discussing alleged findings by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. According to the presentation, DOGE has identified numerous examples of government waste and bureaucratic slowness, ranging from website design delays to allegedly fraudulent benefit claims. The segment includes commentary from Gutfeld and guests including EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.

According to the video, DOGE discovered that the IRS login button was positioned in the middle of the website rather than the standard top-right location. In the segment, Gutfeld claims that when DOGE attempted to move it, an IRS engineer allegedly said the soonest they could complete the change was July 21st—over 100 days away. According to Gutfeld, DOGE stepped in and fixed it in seven days. The host uses this as an example of what he characterizes as excessive government bureaucracy, suggesting that simple tasks require multiple approval layers and subcontractors when handled through traditional government channels.

The segment also discusses alleged findings of fraudulent unemployment insurance claims. According to Gutfeld, DOGE allegedly uncovered “millions of taxpayer dollars” in claims for people who have not been born yet, individuals over 115 years old, and children between ages one and five. While Gutfeld acknowledges these could be application errors, he questions whether all of them would fall into that category.

Guest Lee Zeldin, identified as EPA Administrator, discusses his agency’s alleged collaboration with DOGE. According to Zeldin in the video, he has canceled $22 billion worth of grants, which he claims would have been impossible without Elon Musk’s contribution. He alleges the grants involved “so much self-dealing and conflicts of interest” and gave money to donors and former Biden-Obama officials. Zeldin specifically mentions canceling $50 million for an alleged grant called “Climate Justice Alliance,” which he claims connected climate justice to Palestine issues.

Elon Musk appears briefly in the segment, stating his anticipation of “$150 billion” in alleged savings and reduction of waste and fraud. According to Musk in the clip, finding waste and fraud in government simply requires going into the government, as “it is very common.”

The panel discusses Democratic criticism of DOGE and Musk, with Gutfeld playing clips of various politicians allegedly calling for Musk to be fired. Guest Jim Norton compares political reactions to team sports loyalty, suggesting there’s no sincerity in the beliefs and that Democrats would support Musk if he aligned with their party. Emily Compagno, identified as a former federal attorney, shares her experience with allegedly burdensome expense report procedures that required one receipt per piece of paper.

In Nick Shirley’s Own Words

“I love that the president is so locked in and he has put together this great team, great chemistry, work together, no friction, getting a lot done.”

“I have now canceled $22 billion worth of grants. So much self-dealing and conflicts of interest giving money to donors and former Biden Obama officials, wasting tax dollars.”

“His entire life has contributed to the betterment of mankind irrespective of thevent industry. It is just everything he puts his hand on excels and we get the benefit from it.”

Why It Matters

This segment represents ongoing political debate about government efficiency and the role of private sector leaders in reforming federal operations. The alleged findings of waste and fraud, if verified, would represent significant misuse of taxpayer funds. The tension between DOGE’s methods and traditional Democratic opposition highlights the partisan divide over fiscal policy and administrative reform. Whether these changes represent genuine improvements or politically motivated disruption remains a subject of intense debate as the administration continues its efficiency initiatives.