President Donald Trump told his Cabinet secretaries that they, not Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, would be responsible for staffing decisions. Trump instructed Cabinet members to work with DOGE on spending and workforce reductions, but final job cuts would be up to the department leaders. The cuts made by DOGE have led to lawsuits, voter anxiety, and concerns from congressional Republicans. Trump’s message was seen as a rare public limitation of Musk’s authority in reshaping the federal government.
Trump praised Musk and DOGE after the meeting, commending them on their work. Musk described the meeting as productive, and it was his second time attending a Trump Cabinet meeting. Trump emphasized the need to maintain the best and most productive individuals while also cutting down on unnecessary personnel.
Although Trump expressed support for his Cabinet members, he indicated that Musk would step in if sufficient cuts were not made. Trump and Musk have been working to reduce the size of the federal workforce, leading to backlash from some Republican members of Congress. Musk met with Senate Republicans to address concerns about potential voter backlash and also met with House Republicans to discuss improving government expenditures.
Overall, Trump reiterated the importance of finding a balance between reducing costs and maintaining productivity within the federal government. The collaboration between Cabinet secretaries and DOGE, under Musk’s guidance, aims to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
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