Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:03am on 12 Feb 2025,Wednesday International
Elon Musk denied leading a "hostile takeover" of the U.S. government as President Donald Trump signed an order empowering Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) to cut 30% of the federal workforce. Critics, including Democrats, accused Musk of undermining democracy, while Trump claimed the move would eliminate $1 trillion in wasteful spending. Musk defended the cuts as "common sense" and necessary for solvency. Courts have temporarily blocked some of Doge’s efforts, including USAID staff reductions. A CBS poll showed Republican support for Musk's policies, though 66% of Americans want Trump to prioritize lowering prices.
