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Trump and Musk defend cutting federal programs under new DOGE initiative

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US President Donald Trump and ally Elon Musk have defended the slashing of federal government programs and employees under the South Africa-born billionaire's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon ...
The article from MSN discusses a hypothetical scenario where former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, propose a new initiative called "DOGE" (Deficit Offset through Government Efficiency). Under this initiative, they advocate for significant cuts to federal programs to reduce the national deficit. The plan includes reducing funding for social welfare programs, environmental regulations, and other government expenditures, arguing that these cuts would streamline government operations and promote economic growth. Critics, however, express concerns over the potential negative impacts on vulnerable populations and the environment. The article also touches on the political implications of such a proposal, suggesting it could be a strategy to appeal to fiscal conservatives while potentially alienating other voter bases. The initiative is presented as a thought experiment to explore the implications of drastic budget cuts, with no indication that it has been formally proposed or adopted.

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