President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk sat for a joint interview on Fox News Tuesday.
Elon Musk, in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, discussed the potential for a new Department of Government Efficiency under a hypothetical second Trump administration. Musk emphasized the need for competence and care in government to save taxpayer money, criticizing the current state of federal spending. He suggested that such a department could streamline government operations, reduce waste, and improve efficiency, drawing parallels to his own business practices. Musk also touched on his support for Trump, mentioning that while he has had disagreements with Trump, he believes Trump cares about the country and could benefit from surrounding himself with competent individuals. The conversation also veered into lighter topics, with Musk mentioning his dog, Floki, who has become somewhat of a mascot for Dogecoin, reflecting Musk's influence in both technology and cryptocurrency spheres.