Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to meet with billionaire Elon Musk at the Pentagon to discuss topics including government efficiency and innovation. This meeting comes as the Trump administration pushes for a significant reduction in government size, with an expected 50,000 to 60,000 civilian positions being eliminated in the Defense Department. Despite facing backlash for his aggressive job cuts strategy, Musk remains a key adviser to Trump, while Hegseth assures that this meeting will not involve sensitive military discussions as rumored in the New York Times.
"Musk has faced intense blowback from some lawmakers and voters for his chainsaw-wielding approach to laying off workers and slashing programs, although Trump's supporters have hailed it."
"Hegseth emphasized that 'this is NOT a meeting about 'top secret China war plans,' denying a story published by The New York Times late Thursday."
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