The Department of Health and Human Services is the latest target of Elon Musk’s DOGE federal funding slashing spree. In 48 hours last week, HHS canceled more than $180 million in contracts, including a contract for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit, according to DOGE. “These contracts were entirely for administrative expenses—none touched any healthcare programs,” the Department of Government Efficiency announced on X on Friday. “This included terminating a $168,000 contract for an Anthony Fauci exhibit at the NIH Museum.” The Fauci exhibit was reportedly scheduled to be finished by July 2025 but has now been scrapped along with $182 million in other HHS expenses. President Donald Trump has long been critical of Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, over his handling of the COVID pandemic. Just last month, Trump revoked Fauci’s security detail and said he “wouldn’t take responsibility” if Fauci faced any heightened threats. Fauci has since hired his own private security.
In the past 48 hours, HHS canceled 62 contract worth $182 million. These contracts were entirely for administrative expenses – none touched any healthcare programs. This included terminating a $168,000 contract for an Anthony Fauci exhibit at the NIH Museum. pic.twitter.com/EsZxflPS6w
