Defense contractors urged to volunteer their own DOGE cuts

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At the Reagan National Defense Forum, Senator Deb Fischer urged major defense companies to suggest cuts to their own programs in anticipation of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) review. Led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy under President-elect Trump, the DOGE initiative seeks to reduce $2 trillion in federal spending. Fischer emphasized that Congress must play a key role in guiding these spending cuts, challenging stakeholders to propose reductions to programs they benefit from. Palantir CEO Alex Karp expressed strong support for Musk’s involvement, highlighting his record as “the world’s most successful builder.” The forum, featuring top national security leaders and defense firms, underscored the growing focus on government efficiency and fiscal accountability.

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