Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has revealed a shocking example of alleged government waste, claiming that the federal government spent nearly $1 billion on a survey that could have been conducted for just $10,000 using SurveyMonkey.
During an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Musk was asked about the most astonishing thing he had uncovered in his dealings with the government. His response was both blunt and alarming.
“There was literally a 10-question survey that you could do with SurveyMonkey for $10,000 that the government was charged almost a billion dollars for,” Musk stated.
The revelation has sparked outrage, with critics pointing to it as yet another example of reckless government spending and bureaucratic inefficiency. While Musk did not provide specific details about which agency was responsible for the exorbitant cost, his claim has fueled calls for greater transparency and accountability in federal expenditures.
Government watchdog groups and fiscal conservatives have long warned about excessive spending on contracts and consulting services, often citing cases where basic tasks are outsourced for astronomical sums. Musk’s statement adds weight to ongoing concerns about how taxpayer money is managed.
As of now, federal officials have not responded to Musk’s claims, but the revelation is expected to trigger further scrutiny and potential congressional inquiries into government contracting practices.
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