Aakhir Tak – In Shorts
- Trump appointed Elon Musk to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- Trump sought someone “smarter” than Musk but couldn’t find anyone.
- Under Musk’s leadership, DOGE has been cutting government spending.
- Democratic states have filed lawsuits to prevent DOGE from accessing government systems.
- Trump described Musk as a “great” and “caring” person.
Aakhir Tak – In Depth
US President Donald Trump made a significant revelation about appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Trump Elon Musk DOGE appointment came after an exhaustive search for a suitable candidate. President Trump admitted he initially sought someone “smarter” than Musk.
Trump’s Revelation
In an interview with Fox News, President Trump confessed he “looked for somebody smarter” than Musk to lead DOGE. This was Musk and Trump’s first joint TV interview since the latter’s return to the White House last month.
“Couldn’t Find Anyone Smarter”
“He’s good… I wanted to find somebody smarter than him. I searched all over. I just couldn’t do it. I couldn’t find anyone smarter, right? So, we had to, for the country, settled on this guy,” Trump told Fox News’s Sean Hannity.
Musk’s Response
In response, Musk said with a smile, “Well, thanks for having me.”
DOGE’s Role in Cost Cutting
Trump put Musk in charge of DOGE to root out wasteful spending, leading to thousands of job cuts. The Department of Government Efficiency is at the core of this cost-cutting initiative.
Lawsuits Filed Against DOGE
Several Democratic-led states have filed lawsuits seeking to prevent DOGE from accessing government systems. These legal challenges underscore the political tensions surrounding the cost-cutting measures.
Trump’s Praise for Musk
During the interview, the President praised the DOGE team’s work. He even quipped about the team’s attire, noting they dressed “worse” than Musk, often sporting t-shirts.
Continued Praise for Musk
Trump continued to heap praises on Musk, admitting he only knew the Tesla CEO “a little bit” before last year. However, he admired the way Musk “fought hard.”
Trump’s Words on Musk
“I wanted great people. And he’s a great person. He’s an amazing person. He’s also a caring person. He’s a good person, a very good person, and he wants the country to do well.”
Conflict of Interest Concerns
The President also noted that Musk would not be involved in any DOGE decisions where he might have a conflict of interest. “If there’s a conflict, he won’t be involved. I mean, I wouldn’t want that, and he wouldn’t want it.”
Musk’s Perspective on Trump’s Victory
Musk described Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 presidential election as “an opportunity to fix the system.”
Musk’s Justification
“The president cared. The president was competent. And so when you add more competence and caring, you get a better deal for the American people.”
Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember
- Trump appointed Elon Musk to head DOGE.
- Trump sought someone “smarter” than Musk, but failed.
- DOGE, under Musk, is cutting government spending.
- Lawsuits aim to limit DOGE’s access to government systems.
- Trump lauded Musk as “great” and “caring.”
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