Washington, D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently reacted to Time Magazine’s new cover. The issue shows Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, sitting at the President’s desk in the Oval Office.
“Is Time Magazine still around? I didn’t know that,” Trump said, causing laughter from the crowd. Musk, who supported Trump during the presidential campaign, has no official government role. However, he oversees a new group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department is tasked with watching U.S. government spending to make sure it is used well.
Musk’s Role in Government Spending
Time Magazine’s cover story is called Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington. It talks about Musk’s work to stop waste and fraud in federal agencies. Trump praised Musk’s efforts when asked about the article. “Elon is doing a great job. He’s finding lots of fraud and waste. You’ve seen it with USAID, and there’s more in other agencies,” Trump said.
Trump called Musk’s team “fantastic” and said their work to improve financial accountability was needed for a long time. “Everyone knew about the waste, but no one did anything about it until now. The problems at USAID show how bad things were,” Trump added.
Fixing the Budget and Stopping Waste
Trump said the government wastes a lot of money. “Most of the money isn’t used well. Every time I look at a government expense, it either looks like fraud or seems pointless. We’re working to fix that and balance the budget. Elon is doing a great job,” he said.
Musk is moving quickly to check how the government spends its money. His work could lead to big changes in how federal funds are used. Some people support him for his focus on efficiency, while others worry about an unelected business leader influencing government.
As the debate about Musk’s role continues, his work on government spending stays in the spotlight. For the latest news updates on U.S. politics and global news, stay tuned to Daljoog News.
