At a cabinet meeting, former President Trump praised Elon Musk’s aggressive efforts to combat government fraud and waste, highlighting Musk’s leadership of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). Musk, a tech billionaire advising Trump, emphasized the need for swift action to achieve a $1 trillion reduction in the federal deficit by fiscal year 2026 . His focus on rapid implementation aligns with broader administration goals to streamline bureaucracy and cut spending, though specifics on how the deficit reduction will be achieved remain unclear. The remarks underscore Musk’s influential, albeit unofficial, role in shaping fiscal policy under Trump’s agenda.
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