Elon Musk is reportedly advocating for a government shutdown, believing it would enable massive job cuts within federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's efforts to prevent a shutdown by seeking Democratic support for a continuing resolution, tensions are high due to Trump's trade war affecting the stock market and Congress. While opposition to the resolution could prevent a shutdown, it poses risks to the economy and employment, particularly for nearly one million federal workers who may face furlough. Nonetheless, even drastic cuts may not meet Musk's ambitious financial targets.
Musk's reported desire for a government shutdown stems from the possibility of firing hundreds of thousands of federal workers, threatening many government agencies.
A Republican source mentioned, 'A shutdown has been his preference. I think he's boxed in there by the president.' This highlights Musk's complicated position amidst political pressures.
Senate Democrats face a tough choice: fund the government to prevent a damaging shutdown or oppose the resolution to thwart the Trump administration's agenda.
Even with a shutdown, merely furloughing a million workers could save about $110 billion, far less than the $1 trillion Musk aims to cut by 2026.
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