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Elon Musk's next DOGE targets? Pentagon and Education Department, Trump says


Published on 2025-02-07 17:00:50 - MSN
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  • Elon Musk "will be looking at education pretty quickly and he will be looking at military too," Trump said at a news conference Friday.

Elon Musk has set his sights on the Pentagon and the Department of Education, according to former President Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Trump revealed that Musk, who has been increasingly vocal about his political views, is considering targeting these institutions due to his concerns over government spending and inefficiencies. Musk's interest in these areas stems from his broader critique of how taxpayer money is managed, particularly in sectors like defense and education. Trump, who has had a tumultuous relationship with Musk, mentioned this during a discussion on various political and business issues, suggesting that Musk's next moves could significantly impact these government departments. This development comes amidst Musk's ongoing involvement in various high-profile projects and his growing influence in both the tech and political arenas.

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