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President Trump brought his cabinet together to tackle government waste with Elon Musk leading the charge. The meeting aimed to rein in spending and fix America’s bloated bureaucracy. Trump made it clear that while Musk’s team advises on cuts, final decisions rest with cabinet leaders.
Musk admitted DOGE had “made some missteps” in its aggressive push to slash jobs and programs. Trump praised Musk’s work but stressed teamwork over heavy-handed tactics. “We use a scalpel, not a hatchet,” Trump said, promising to protect skilled workers while trimming waste. Critics argue the mass firings broke civil service laws, but Trump called the reset a necessary step.
The DOGE team has already identified billions in savings by updating outdated systems and canceling failed projects. Musk compared fixing government tech to “humble tech support,” vowing to correct errors quickly. Conservative lawmakers applaud the effort, calling it long overdue to address $36 trillion in national debt.
Some agencies resisted Musk’s demands, like the FBI refusing to let staff justify their roles. Trump defended the shakeup, claiming “many federal workers don’t even exist.” DOGE’s transparency website lists every cut, showing taxpayers exactly where money is saved. Supporters say this accountability is a win for democracy.
Legal battles loom as judges question Musk’s authority and Senate confirmation. Trump dismissed concerns, calling DOGE “vital” to his deficit-reduction goals. He plans biweekly cabinet meetings to keep the mission on track. “We’re saving our country from collapse,” Trump declared.
Musk faced backlash for briefly axing Ebola funding but reversed course within hours. Conservatives argue this proves DOGE acts swiftly to fix mistakes, unlike slow-moving bureaucracies. Critics call the cuts reckless, but Trump allies say trimming waste strengthens national security and the economy.
Trump’s “scalpel” approach balances aggressive reform with input from experienced cabinet leaders. The push has unified Republicans, with one lawmaker calling it “the best cabinet ever assembled.” Musk’s tech-driven audit exemplifies Trump’s promise to modernize government.
The White House says these reforms will restore pride in American efficiency. “We’re treating taxpayer dollars like they’re our dollars,” Musk said. With deficits hitting $2 trillion yearly, conservatives believe Trump’s partnership with Musk is the bold solution America needs.
