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Elon Musk rumored to spend $40 million on Super Bowl ads exposing government waste found by DOGE
Tribune ^ | February 08, 2025

Posted on 02/08/2025 11:31:29 AM PST by george76

Rumors swirl that Elon Musk is running five Super Bowl commercials to expose government waste discovered by DOGE..

Rumors are circulating that Elon Musk is spending $40 million on five Super Bowl commercials aimed at exposing government waste discovered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) through USAID.

X (formerly Twitter) users are buzzing with excitement, calling Musk a “legend” and suggesting that the ads might provoke panic among Democrats.

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One user asked, “Does anyone know if it's true that Elon Musk bought advertising for the Super Bowl? I hear he spent $40 million on five 30-second spots to expose government waste.”

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by President Donald Trump on January 20, was designed to reduce federal spending. Led by Musk, the task force claims to have saved over $1 billion by cutting wasteful contracts, such as those related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, DOGE has also raised concerns among Democrats and consumer advocates, especially after gaining access to the Treasury Department’s payment system, which contains personal data for millions of Americans.

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Supporters of DOGE argue that its mission to reduce unnecessary government spending is critical, particularly as the national debt has skyrocketed to $36 trillion. Trump has called for cuts to programs that don’t align with his policies and a reduction in the federal workforce.

However, critics worry that Musk’s involvement with DOGE could present conflicts of interest, given his companies, including SpaceX, receive billions in government contracts. They raise concerns about potential access to sensitive data regarding competitors’ federal contracts.

Super Bowl advertising is among the most expensive in the world, with a 30-second spot for this year’s game costing around $8 million. Musk has not confirmed nor denied the rumors regarding his Super Bowl ads, so fans will have to wait for the game on February 9th between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles to see if the commercials materialize.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Kansas; US: Louisiana; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: commercials; doge; elon; elonmusk; government; governmentwaste; musk; superbowl; usaid; waste
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1 posted on 02/08/2025 11:31:29 AM PST by george76
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Whatever else happens, I feel sure that having Elon Musk on our side will be very expensive for George Soros.


2 posted on 02/08/2025 11:33:26 AM PST by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: george76

Good idea.


3 posted on 02/08/2025 11:35:49 AM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: george76

I won’t be watching the game but hope to hear about gnashing of teeth and screaming from Libs all across the land.


4 posted on 02/08/2025 11:36:39 AM PST by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: george76

I hope it is true
Will drive Demx and Legacy media bonkers
Well more bonkerd6


5 posted on 02/08/2025 11:36:53 AM PST by RWGinger (FJB)
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To: george76

We got a smart guy on out team.


6 posted on 02/08/2025 11:40:22 AM PST by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: laplata

I’ll bet the spots...if they’re for real...will be available to see on X if you don’t want to watch the SB.

This sounds almost.too good to be true. If it’s for real, this will be EPIC.


7 posted on 02/08/2025 11:41:41 AM PST by hoagy62 (Hail Trump! Trump won! By a lot!)
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To: george76

Are taxpayers paying for the ads?

If so, I don’t like it.


8 posted on 02/08/2025 11:42:52 AM PST by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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To: george76

I searched and couldn’t find anything so far.

The networks don’t have to accept commercials and I didn’t find anything on the networks turning down Musk, one way or the other.

What i did find was sneak previews of the commercials to be aired. now I don’t have to watch the super bowl.


9 posted on 02/08/2025 11:43:05 AM PST by stylin19a ( If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.)
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To: MV=PY
Are taxpayers paying for the ads? If so, I don’t like it.

Through USAIDS you've been paying for gaslight/online media CIA psyops against us, but evidently you're OK with that and don't want to fight fire with fire.

10 posted on 02/08/2025 11:48:10 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: MV=PY

Elon Musk rumored to have spent $40 million of his own money on Superbowl ads to expose US government waste that DOGE has discovered.

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/103131/elon-musk-rumored-to-spend-40m-on-superbowl-ads-expose-us-government-waste-found-by-doge/index.html


11 posted on 02/08/2025 11:48:33 AM PST by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: george76

This is the 2nd source I have seen on this. The other source said it would be $44 million.


12 posted on 02/08/2025 11:49:29 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: MV=PY

This is what you(we) have been funding.

https://x.com/wikileaks/status/1888072129327083979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw


13 posted on 02/08/2025 11:49:49 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: george76; FRiends

“...might provoke panic among Democrats.”

Might? The Socialist Democrats I know in Real Life are already nearly suicidal, LOL! I’m loving it!

As an added bonus, they just appointed that poser, gun-grabbing little TWERP, David Hogg, to run the DNC and he’s not in over his head or anything. ROFLMAO!

Man-O-Manischewitz! Amazing news is coming in from all quarters these days!

We’re EIGHTEEN DAYS into Trump 2.0! EIGHTEEN DAYS! I’m not sure I can even TAKE 4 years of all this WINNING! MAGA!


14 posted on 02/08/2025 11:52:22 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: MV=PY
"Are taxpayers paying for the ads? If so, I don’t like it."

His $$$. $40 million is couch cushion money to Elon.

15 posted on 02/08/2025 11:52:44 AM PST by FLNittany (Autotune is jealous of Karen Carpenter)
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To: stylin19a

Nothing so far..

https://x.com/Outspoken_Sam/status/1888066618300813627?mx=2


16 posted on 02/08/2025 11:53:35 AM PST by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: george76

Promote responsible voting.


17 posted on 02/08/2025 11:54:24 AM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: george76

Still have to wait for the day after. SB? Not interested.


18 posted on 02/08/2025 11:57:14 AM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within ? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍!)
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To: george76

But no one elected Mush. /S


19 posted on 02/08/2025 12:02:13 PM PST by Kid Shelleen (Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong)
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To: george76

i doubt they’d be allowed, so will believe it when i see it
would be great!


20 posted on 02/08/2025 12:04:56 PM PST by SendShaqtoIraq ( )
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