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In just one example of how the U.S. government has been wasting taxpayer dollars, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced this week that a ‘plant waterer’ has been fired at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“The VA cancelled a $56,000 contract to water ~8 plants for 5 years. This is ~$1400/plant/year. The contract has been canceled and DOGE will water the plants free of charge,” DOGE announced.
DOGE shared photos, including one of a flyer lying on a table which reads, “PLEASE DO NOT WATER THESE PLANTS. THESE PLANTS ARE SERVICED BY A PLANT CONTRACTOR. Thank you. Buildings Management Division.”
It is uncertain whether other government agencies had similar contracts to water potted plants in other buildings as well.
The VA cancelled a $56,000 contract to water ~8 plants for 5 years. This is ~$1400/plant/year. The contract has been canceled and DOGE will water the plants free of charge. pic.twitter.com/CAj8xINzJG
— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) March 7, 2025
Reactions are pouring in on social media….
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) wrote, “Our nation’s heroes deserve an agency that serves them effectively AND efficiently. President Trump and @DOGE are getting rid of this insane waste and improving the VA’s services to our Veterans.”
Our nation’s heroes deserve an agency that serves them effectively AND efficiently.
President Trump and @DOGE are getting rid of this insane waste and improving the VA’s services to our Veterans. https://t.co/aQuUf3sHcr
— Jim Banks (@Jim_Banks) March 7, 2025
Wait wait wait…
We were paying $1,400 PER PLANT?!!!!!
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) March 7, 2025
“Daddy when I grow up I want to be a plant contractor!”
— Jim Hall (@jhall) March 7, 2025
$56,000 to water 8 plants? I bet I could handle 10 or 12.
— Based Electrician⚡️🇺🇲 (@RyanHugeBrain) March 7, 2025
The government pays 4 cents to make a single penny and $1,400 to water a single plant. https://t.co/XfwvUM8yMA
— Vince Coglianese (@VinceCoglianese) March 7, 2025
I’ve been telling folks for over a decade @DeptVetAffairs was the most wasteful and inefficient organization I’ve ever seen! This is just the tip of the iceberg! @SecVetAffairs @realDonaldTrump @SpeakerJohnson https://t.co/nuSU8pbaQn
— Shea Wilkes (@augrad1999) March 8, 2025
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