Elon Musk alleges that United States Institute of Peace (USIP) employees deleted a terabyte of financial data to conceal their crimes. He stated that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was able to recover the deleted data due to its better understanding of technology. Musk also pointed to the significant financial misconduct discovered by DOGE.
Musk's Allegations and DOGE's Response
Musk claimed that employees of the United States Institute of Peace deleted a terabyte of financial data. However, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) managed to recover it thanks to their deeper understanding of technology. Musk announced this in a post on the X platform, where he described DOGE's battle to regain data access.
Scandal at United States Institute of Peace
The DOGE team, with assistance from the FBI and metro police, was able to access the agency and found massive financial misconduct, including payments to the Taliban and Iraq. The D.O.G.E. investigation underscored the need for the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act. This scandal led to the firing of hundreds of USIP employees.
Fraud Loss Estimates
Musk reported that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimated federal government fraud losses of half a trillion dollars in 2024. He highlighted the need to cut spending, which drew criticism from opponents. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Musk's statements, explaining that he was referring to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.
Musk's accusations and DOGE's actions signal serious financial misconduct within the United States Institute of Peace. The extent of the uncovered fraud underscores the need for increased oversight and transparency in government operations.
