Trump and Musk Target $1 Trillion in Government Waste: Exclusive ‘Hannity’ Interview
In a highly anticipated joint interview on Fox News’ “Hannity,” former President Donald Trump and Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk detailed their aggressive plan to slash government spending and reduce the national deficit. Musk, now chairing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), emphasized a two-pronged approach: competence and caring.
“It comes down to two things — competence and caring,” Musk told Sean Hannity. “If you add either ingredient, you’ll get a better outcome. But… if you don’t have competency, you don’t have caring, you’re going to get a terrible deal.”
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk discussed taxes and federal spending during their joint “Hannity” interview. (Fox News)
DOGE’s Aggressive Approach: Layoffs and Investigations
The interview highlighted DOGE’s rapid actions since Trump’s recent inauguration. These include widespread federal layoffs and the launch of investigations into several key government agencies. Among those under scrutiny are:
- Department of Labor
- Department of Defense
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Internal Revenue Service
- U.S. Agency for International Development
Musk characterized these actions as a necessary response to bureaucratic resistance. “I think what we’re seeing here is sort of the thrashing of the bureaucracy as we try to restore democracy and the will of the people,” he stated.
The $1 Trillion Target: A Revised Goal
While previous reports suggested DOGE aimed to cut $2 trillion in spending, Musk clarified their current objective is to reduce the national deficit by $1 trillion. He further suggested that this represents only a fraction of the total waste present within the federal government.
“They’re finding billions, and [what] will be hundreds of billions, of dollars’ worth of fraud. I say waste and abuse, but fraud, waste, and abuse. And he’s doing an amazing job,” Trump added, praising Musk’s efforts.
The Risk of Bankruptcy: A Stark Warning
Musk issued a stark warning about the consequences of unchecked government spending. He emphasized the parallel between an individual’s financial responsibility and that of a nation.
“If the deficit is not brought under control, America will go bankrupt. This is a very important thing for people to understand. A country is no different from an individual, in that if an individual overspends, an individual can go bankrupt. And so can a country,” Musk cautioned. “We have just gotten started here.”
Musk also added,”I think the average taxpaying American should be mad as hell because their tax money is being poorly spent.”
For more context on Elon Musk and his involvement with DOGE, see this report from Fox Business: PALANTIR CEO TOUTS ELON MUSK’S DOGE, ABILITY TO HOLD ‘SACRED COWS OF THE DEEP STATE’ ACCOUNTABLE. Further details on DOGE’s findings can be found here: WASTEFUL & DANGEROUS: DOGE’s top 5 most shocking revelations.
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