Despite initial skepticism, Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed support for the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), echoing Elon Musk's concerns about excessive government spending and the Pentagon's repeated audit failures.

President-elect Trump appointed Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head DOGE, aiming to curb wasteful government expenditures. Sanders, in an X post, concurred with Musk's assessment, highlighting the Pentagon's $886 billion budget and its seventh consecutive audit failure. He criticized the unchecked spending and called for change.

Musk responded with a show of support, posting American flags in response to Sanders' statement. Sanders did not offer further comment when contacted by Fox News Digital.

Musk has been actively criticizing government spending on social media, citing examples like the California High Speed Rail project, which has significantly overrun its budget and timeline. He emphasized the need for DOGE to address such issues and prevent the squandering of taxpayer money.

Musk also highlighted the growing national debt and its impact on the country's financial stability, stressing that interest payments now exceed the defense budget. He has repeatedly warned about the dangers of government overspending and its link to inflation.

Trump described DOGE as a source of external expertise to drive structural reform and foster an innovative approach to governance. Musk and Ramaswamy clarified in a Wall Street Journal article that they would serve as volunteers, not federal employees.