During Trump's first cabinet meeting of his second term, he reiterated a commitment to reducing the federal government's size, emphasizing the initiative led by Elon Musk. Musk highlighted the urgency of significant spending cuts to avoid financial collapse, citing ambitious plans to cut $1 trillion in deficits by 2026. Furthermore, he introduced drastic measures to reduce the federal workforce, reflecting a broader aim to reshape governmental efficiency. The cabinet's minimal participation contrasted with Musk's vocal focus on achieving these savings, underscoring shifting priorities within the administration.
Musk's goal is to achieve $1 trillion in deficit reduction by FY 2026, emphasizing the unsustainable nature of the country's current $2 trillion deficits.
Trump's cabinet meeting underscored an aggressive push for a smaller federal workforce, led by Musk, who deemed himself 'humble tech support' for the administration.
The meeting featured minimal input from cabinet members, focusing primarily on Musk's initiative aimed at cutting governmental costs and reshaping the federal workforce.
Musk asserted that without significant spending cuts, the nation risks becoming permanently bankrupt due to rising interest on the national debt.
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