Tech guru admired by Elon Musk estimates
‘over $100 billion’ in taxpayer money
is being wasted or stolen
New York Post,
by
Victor Nava
Original Article
Posted By: Imright,
2/25/2025 12:50:45 AM
A data scientist with ties to DOGE chief Elon Musk declared Monday that she believes “over $100 billion” in taxpayer dollars are being wasted or stolen by federal employees at government agencies.
The tech expert is using artificial intelligence to expose cases of government waste, fraud and abuse and goes by “DataRepublican” on X, where her posts are regularly shared by billionaire Tesla and SpaceX founder.
“Whew,” the woman, who is deaf, said through an interpreter when asked by NewsNation’s Brian Entin about how much federal cash she believes is being wasted or stolen based on her efforts poring over public databases.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
DVC 2/25/2025 1:21:34 AM (No. 1903307)
My bet is AT MINIMUM, 5 times that, more likely 8-10 times that.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Strike3 2/25/2025 7:02:11 AM (No. 1903371)
Keep digging, my dear. There are also many black budgets that don't make the public data bases.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
Red Jeep 2/25/2025 7:08:18 AM (No. 1903377)
That's all?
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Krause 2/25/2025 7:14:59 AM (No. 1903382)
Would like to hear from dem politicians about this.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Californian 2/25/2025 7:15:51 AM (No. 1903385)
She's underestimating the number. I'll bet it's closer to 500 billion once everything has been sorted out.
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apply these investigations to the states and cities - in parallel not serially
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
anniebc 2/25/2025 8:13:20 AM (No. 1903420)
I think it's about $36 trillion or so. She did say OVER $100 billion. Over by a lot.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Lawsy0 2/25/2025 8:46:09 AM (No. 1903431)
My refunds are so tiny, they'd fit in a shotgun shell and leave room for the ammo. As Othello suggests, he who steals my purse steals trash.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
kidsmom 2/25/2025 9:01:00 AM (No. 1903443)
I'm not surprised that the corruption and fraud is on both sides of the aisle. I hope she is naming names to Elon and he is not going to keep them secret. Unless you shine a light on these cockroaches, we won't know they're there. Hope she's got good protection......
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
LC Chihuahua 2/25/2025 9:41:31 AM (No. 1903458)
What's the annual deficit. That's how much money is wasted and lost over a year. That number is over a trillion. Keep digging, Elon. You have barely scratched the surface.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Zigrid 2/25/2025 9:43:41 AM (No. 1903459)
Thank God President Trump is in the White House...everyone feels invigorated and focused on saving America....as the lefties...camala word salad and Janey Fonda...screech and holler about their feelings being hurt...and finding "joy"...well my dears...I'm so full of joy now that common sense is back in the White House....that I can feel sorry for your participation trophy awards and you're attempt at making Americans feel guilty....WE are very happy!!
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
FLCracker 2/25/2025 9:48:54 AM (No. 1903462)
And she can tune out the nay-sayers, protesters, screaming liberal women hopping up and down, Kamala, Jane, "the loyal opposition", etc....
Just by closing her eyes.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
ARKfamily 2/25/2025 10:20:31 AM (No. 1903493)
#8, you are lucky if you are getting a refund. We are now having to pay. . .
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
chagrined 2/25/2025 10:54:44 AM (No. 1903515)
The total amount of the grift remains to be seen, but it's looking like we will know a more accurate number in the months to come.
I'm really hoping the names of these crooks are made public. I detest Demonrats, but have a special animosity towards Rinos, or any crooked Republican,
If we know who these people are sooner than later, we can primary the Rinos and other corrupt Republicans, then kick the ever lovin' **** outta the Demonrats come general election time in 2026. Of course, all of this is predicated on fixing the ballot fraud which likely still exists in every state.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Geoman 2/25/2025 12:20:39 PM (No. 1903570)
I believe the data scientist forgot to add "annually" to her $100B figure. Congressional authorizers and appropriators and their lack of oversight are partially to blame.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
MissMann 2/25/2025 6:43:36 PM (No. 1903771)
And that doesn't count the money that is being spent as intended--screwing over America.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
danu 2/25/2025 7:11:31 PM (No. 1903791)
i also follow ms. DR...this article notes that:
she is deaf and must work anonymously due to threats against her, for her posts on X.
in her opinion, it's not just about the massive amount of stolen funds.
more importantly, it's what they spend it on.
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