Joe Rogan defends Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative amid US federal spending cuts. 'He’s a super genius'

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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). During a recent episode of «The Joe Rogan Experience,» the podcaster dismissed claims that Musk was misusing government resources, describing him as a «super genius» determined to expose corruption.

Rogan Praises Musk’s Approach

According to New York Post, Rogan took aim at critics who have questioned Musk’s unprecedented access to sensitive government data, including the Treasury Department’s payment system. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO has been leading DOGE, a temporary organization created under President Donald Trump’s administration to cut wasteful federal spending.

“He has $400 billion, he’s not going to steal your money,” Rogan said during the podcast. “That’s not what he’s doing.” His remarks, captured in a viral clip, were later shared by Musk on X (formerly Twitter), where he captioned it, “The party is just getting started.”

Rogan further emphasized Musk’s resolve, saying, “He’s a super genius that’s been f—ed with. And when you’ve been f—ed with by these nitwits that hide behind three-letter agencies, and you’re dealing with one of the smartest people alive, you f—ed up.”

DOGE’s Impact and Controversies

Musk’s leadership at DOGE has led to significant restructuring within the government, with billions of dollars in federal contracts being terminated. The initiative has resulted in the dismantling of several programs, including the U.S. Agency for International Development and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amounting to over $100 million.