Elon Musk, DOGE and 2 Trillion Spending

Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget cuts
Elon Musk walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday that half that amount would be “an epic outcome.”
Musk Acknowledges $2 Trillion Spending Cut Goal a Long Shot
Elon Musk, who U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to oversee a government cost-cutting effort, acknowledged that his declared goal of cutting $2 trillion in spending from the $6.8 trillion federal budget would be a long shot.
Elon Musk says DOGE’s $2 trillion target for federal spending cuts was just a best case scenario
Elon Musk initially pledged to cut some $2 trillion from the federal budget, alongside his DOGE partner, politician Vivek Ramaswamy.
Elon Musk says DOGE will ‘try’ to hit its goal of $2T in cuts, but admits they might fall short
During a livestremed talk with Stagwell Inc. CEO Mark Penn, tech billionaire Elon Musk admits that the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency may not reach its goal.
Elon Musk Walks Back Vow To Find $2 Trillion In Wasteful Spending
Republican budget guru Elon Musk admitted Wednesday that his vision of $2 trillion in spending cuts is not very realistic. The billionaire entrepreneur and President-elect Donald Trump consigliere said in an interview on his website X with Mark Penn,
Elon Musk says DOGE saving $2 trillion in budget cuts is a 'best-case outcome'
"I think if we try for $2 trillion, we've got a good shot at getting one," Musk told political strategist Mark Penn.

Elon Musk, Starlink and LA wildfires

Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling
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Gamers are accusing Elon Musk of cheating at popular video games by allegedly turning to loopholes and hiring better users to play for him
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I Know What Elon Musk Is Up To in the U.K. Unfortunately, It’s Very Embarrassing for Him.
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Liverpool not for sale despite Elon Musk's interest; Fenway Sports Group reportedly dismisses 'rumors'
Businessman Errol Musk claimed that his son, billionaire Elon Musk, is interested in buying Liverpool FC, though there is no ...
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.
As Elon Musk Embraces Far Right, Some of Its Top Figures Reject Him
Mr. Musk has fallen out with prominent right-wing Americans who say they are worried that their agenda may be sidelined in ...
Elon Musk Trolls Justin Trudeau Over Trump’s Bluster Over Annexing Canada
Elon Musk has told Justin Trudeau he “doesn’t matter” after the outgoing Canadian prime minister dismissed Donald Trump ’s ...
Elon Musk uses wildfires to attack California’s DEI practices — as MAGA faithful spread wild conspiracies
Musk joined President-elect Donald Trump in lashing out at state officials and pointing fingers over the devastating fires ...