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Elon Musk Announces Government Overhaul with Trump at the White House

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By Web Desk Published February 12, 2025 3 Min Read
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Elon Musk, X Æ A-12, U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2025. Photo Credits: @elonmusk
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Elon Musk made a notable public appearance with Donald Trump at the White House this Tuesday, announcing significant reforms to overhaul the US government. During the event, Musk’s son momentarily diverted attention with his antics.

Musk, the leader of SpaceX and Tesla, wore a black “Make America Great Again” cap and an overcoat. He discussed his role in spearheading the federal budget reduction initiatives through the newly established DOGE agency, the Department of Government Efficiency. He emphasized the urgency of these cuts, suggesting that the United States could face bankruptcy without them.

Musk responded to concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest by acknowledging the likelihood of mistakes. Still, it affirmed his commitment to challenging what he described as the power of an “unelected” bureaucracy. During this declaration, Trump ordered the enhancement of DOGE’s authority, prompting departments to intensify cuts.

Q: "Your detractors…say that you're orchestrating a hostile takeover of government and doing it in a non-transparent way. What's your response to that criticism?"

Elon Musk: "The people voted for major government reform and that's what people are going to get." pic.twitter.com/RyugNN7ijt

— CSPAN (@cspan) February 11, 2025

This move has sparked a wave of criticism, labelling the cuts as a dangerous consolidation of power. Amid these tensions, Musk’s young son, X Æ A-Xii, added a lighter moment by becoming visibly restless, even interacting with Trump’s desk during his father’s address.

Musk, a significant contributor to Trump’s campaign, has mobilized a team of engineers to implement an aggressive efficiency agenda, resulting in the closure of several federal agencies and widespread legal challenges. He humorously dismissed the notion of having detractors and expressed confidence in the public’s mandate for government reform received through Trump’s election.

Elon Musk: “The people voted for major government reform… and that’s what they’re going to get”

pic.twitter.com/YUdlp6p6iw

— America (@america) February 11, 2025

Furthermore, Musk addressed accusations of hypocrisy regarding his unelected position and potential conflicts with SpaceX’s government contracts. He maintained his stance on transparency and readiness to face ongoing scrutiny.

Read: Elon Musk Distances From Kanye West: Suspension Looms?

The event concluded with Trump praising Musk’s efforts and criticizing US judges obstructing their initiatives. The dynamic between two such dominant personalities in the confined space of the Oval Office highlighted the complexities of their collaboration, as portrayed in a recent Time Magazine cover featuring Musk at the Resolute Desk, symbolically acknowledging Trump’s leadership.

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