马斯克的DOGE交出2025年成绩单：裁员很凶猛，省钱却落空

Core Insights - The Government Efficiency Department (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, achieved mixed results by the end of 2025, with a significant reduction in federal employees but an increase in government spending [1][2]. Group 1: Employment Changes - Federal employment decreased by approximately 9%, from 3.015 million in January to 2.744 million by November 2025 [1]. - The largest drop in federal workforce occurred in October, with over 150,000 employees leaving due to Musk's proposed voluntary resignation initiative [2]. - Overall, more than 270,000 federal employees left government service by the end of 2025, including both voluntary and involuntary layoffs [2]. Group 2: Government Spending - Government spending increased from $7.135 trillion to $7.558 trillion, representing a nearly 6% growth [1]. - Musk's initial promise to save "at least" $2 trillion annually was revised down to $1 trillion and then to $150 billion by 2025 [2]. - Specific departments, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Education, saw significant budget cuts, while other departments like the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice experienced spending increases [3][5]. Group 3: Spending Drivers - Mandatory spending, particularly on welfare programs, remains the primary driver of government expenditure, with Social Security payments expected to increase by over $100 billion in 2025 [5]. - Interest payments on national debt are projected to rise by approximately $100 billion, with total national debt increasing by over $2 trillion since Trump took office [5]. - The Government Efficiency Department's impact on spending was minimal, as most federal expenditures are on autopilot due to existing policies [5].