Trump Reining In Elon Musk After Cabinet Showdown
The US President has intervened in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House, calling a meeting to discuss Elon Musk and his efforts to slash government spending and personnel numbers. The meeting reportedly turned heated, with Musk accusing Secretary of State Marco Rubio of failing to cut enough staff at the state department. After listening to the back-and-forth, President Trump intervened to make clear he still supported Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), but from now on cabinet secretaries would be in charge and the Musk team would only advise.
- The sudden intervention by Trump could signal a shift in his approach to Musk's cost-cutting efforts, potentially scaling back the billionaire's sweeping power and influence within the administration.
- How will this new dynamic impact the implementation of Musk's ambitious agenda for government efficiency, particularly if it means less direct control from the SpaceX and Tesla CEO?