Amid concerns raised by some measures taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), U.S. President Donald Trump has defended tech billionaire Elon Musk. President Trump stated that Musk's work within the U.S. government has not brought him any personal gain, emphasizing the value of his expertise.
Read Also...:
At least five protesters killed during storming of Kenya's parliament
02-11, 2025
What we know about the Super Bowl halftime show demonstrator
02-11, 2025
Title: Donald Trump signs steel, aluminium tariff executive order after phone call with Anthony Albanese
02-11, 2025
All hell is going to break out': Trump says ceasefire deal should be cancelled if Hamas doesn't release all h
02-11, 2025In an interview aired before the Super Bowl, President Trump told Fox News that they would uncover billions or even trillions of dollars in fraud and abuse. He stressed that the American people elected him to eliminate waste within the U.S. government, highlighting his commitment to fiscal responsibility.
President Trump stated that he would soon instruct Musk to examine the Department of Education, followed by the military, to further investigate waste. He believes that Musk, as the world's wealthiest person, has provided "tremendous help" in eliminating unnecessary expenditures, offering a unique perspective on government efficiency.
However, the DOGE, under Musk's leadership, has taken a series of unprecedented measures, including shutting down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and laying off thousands of employees. Furthermore, his team has gained access to the personal and financial data of millions of Americans through the U.S. Treasury Department, raising significant privacy concerns.
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, along with other opponents, has warned that Musk and President Trump's actions are an "assault" on the Constitution. He argues that President Trump is initiating a "billionaire takeover of government" and criticizes the president's attempt to decide how funds are allocated to reward political allies and punish political enemies, which he sees as "a destruction of democracy."
Recently, a federal judge ordered a temporary halt to the government's plan to place 2,200 USAID employees on unpaid leave. A day later, another U.S. judge issued an emergency order blocking DOGE from accessing the Treasury Department's payment system containing sensitive data of Americans. While the Trump administration has highlighted some government programs that the president believes should be ended or reduced, evidence of widespread illegal fraud has not been provided to date, fueling ongoing debate.
