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Trump Tightens Leash on Elon Musk and DOGE: It's Time for 'Scalpel Rather Than Hatchet'


Published on 2025-03-06 16:01:24 - Mediaite
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  • The days of Elon Musk and the DOGE squad running roughshod through federal government agencies seem to be coming to an end. President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet Thursday and -- with Musk in the room -- announced a shift back to a "scalpel" strategy for government cuts rather than "hatchet.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's evolving stance on Elon Musk and Dogecoin (DOGE). Initially, Trump had a more favorable view of Musk, but recent developments suggest a shift towards a more critical perspective. The piece highlights Trump's comments on Truth Social where he criticized Musk for not supporting Republican candidates in the 2022 midterms and for his involvement with electric vehicles, which Trump sees as detrimental to the U.S. auto industry. Furthermore, Trump's mention of Dogecoin indicates his skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, suggesting a need for regulatory scrutiny rather than outright dismissal. The article frames this as Trump "tightening the leash" on Musk, implying a more nuanced approach to dealing with influential figures like Musk and speculative assets like Dogecoin, advocating for a "scalpel rather than a hatchet" in handling these matters.

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