In a move that has sent ripples through the markets and the power corridors of Washington, D.C., U.S. Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) chief Elon Musk bid farewell with a pronouncement from the White House this Friday. Following his departure from DOGE, Musk confirmed he would transition to an advisory role for former President Trump, signaling a continued influence on key policy decisions.
Speaking at a press conference held in the Oval Office, Musk exuded confidence in the future trajectory of DOGE. “The DOGE team will only become stronger over time,” he asserted, highlighting his commitment to achieving the ambitious goal of $1 trillion in federal spending cuts. He indicated his ongoing involvement, remaining a friend and advisor to President Trump, and regularly visiting DOGE in the coming years.
Musk reflected on his tenure leading DOGE, acknowledging the Herculean effort required to curtail government expenditure. “Identifying areas for cost reduction is a particularly arduous process, demanding a significant investment of time, energy, and relentless questioning.”
However, Musk made it clear that even after his exit from DOGE, he intends to remain a source of counsel for the former President. “I intend to be available to give him advice, as long as the President needs it,” Musk stated in response to a journalist’s query.
President Trump interjected, echoing the sentiment: “I certainly hope so.” Musk then added, “I intend to continue being his friend and advisor. Of course, I am willing to continue to serve the President in any capacity he deems necessary.”
Over the past four months, Musk brought his Silicon Valley ethos of “disruptive innovation” and his no-nonsense approach to Washington. That included significant changes. He implemented major strategies that included sending out emails to millions of federal employees, and significant personnel reductions across several agencies reducing the State Department’s foreign aid staff from roughly ten thousand to less than three hundred.
The reform, however, has resulted in a mixed bag of results for Washington. While DOGE claimed to have saved the government $160 billion, the accomplishment has been questioned by multiple media outlets. The proposed “streamlining” program to cut 280,000 federal jobs has led to staffing shortages in various federal departments.
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