Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk has announced that his 130-day term as a Special government Employee (SGE) in the US government is coming to an end. He wrote on the social media platform X that I want to thank President donald trump for the opportunity given to reduce government spending. The DOGE mission will get stronger with time.
The Department of government Efficiency (DOGE) was an administrative innovation, in which Musk was given the responsibility of cutting government spending and increasing efficiency. Unnecessary government spending was identified through this campaign. Suggestions were made to reduce spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting. A cut of $9.4 billion was proposed in NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs. This step was taken in the direction of government reform and eliminating wasteful spending.
Big statement by Elon Musk
Elon Musk's departure has come at a time when he has criticized Trump's Big and Viewtiful Bill. Let us tell you that the Big beautiful Bill includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks, a huge increase in defense spending and expenses related to immigration control measures. Regarding this, Musk said that this bill weakens the work of DOGE. This can increase the deficit. On this, trump said in the Oval office that I am not happy with some parts of it, but we will see what happens next.
Opinion divided in congress and Senate as well
This statement of Musk was also supported by some Republican leaders. senator Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) said that I sympathize with Elon's discouragement. However, putting pressure on the President does not affect in any way. house Speaker Mike Johnson said that he wants there to be minimal changes in the bill in the Senate, so that the balance is maintained. However, if the Senate changes the bill at the stage, after which it will be brought to the house of Representatives for voting.
Musk's return to the private sector and reduction in political expenses
While leaving the government post, Elon Musk said that now I am completely dedicated to tesla and SpaceX. I will also reduce my political expenses, because I believe that I have made my contribution. His statement makes it clear that he will step back from politics and focus on his companies.
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