All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Antonio Gracias: DOGE updates, Voter fraud arrests, Finding 'Big Balls' | All-In Live from Miami
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May 21, 2025 
Antonio Gracias, the founder and CEO of Valor Equity Partners, shares fresh insights on the complexities surrounding DOGE and government inefficiencies. He discusses how Elon Musk attracted top talent for DOGE while addressing alarming reports of illegal voting linked to immigration. Gracias advocates for a zero-defect voting system and emphasizes the need for a reformed immigration policy to balance skilled labor needs. His engaging perspectives blend innovation, governance, and electoral integrity, offering a thought-provoking conversation.
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Government's Extreme Complexity
- The US government is the most complex system Antonio Gracias has ever seen, far surpassing his experience with Twitter.
- Many good civil servants struggle in a bureaucratic morass where reporting fraud often yields no results.
15% Government Waste Easily Cut
- At least 15% of government spending is waste, fraud, or abuse and can be cut without harming entitlement programs.
- The challenge is political will and the entrenched interests that resist such cuts.
Increase Transparency with Metrics
- Increase transparency by publishing metrics to motivate civil servants rather than relying solely on financial incentives.
- Public and internal visibility into performance helps foster accountability and better service.