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According to an NBC News Politics Team report, critics accuse Elon Musk’s aggressive approach to slashing government programs, jobs and contracts of causing confusion and paralyzing government functions. Musk was reportedly assigned by President Donald Trump to make the federal government more efficient, but critics claim Musk’s tactics have led to turmoil and reduced the government’s ability to serve the public and enact key elements of Trump’s agenda. Despite this, President Trump and other White House officials reportedly support Musk’s work and want him to be even more aggressive.
Discover the latest insights and reportage from the NBC News Politics team with the online version of From the Politics Desk. Jonathan Allen examines Elon Musk’s approach to government efficiency and Steve Kornacki looks at public reaction to President Trump’s early economic decisions.
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‘DOGE sparks tumult in pursuit of ‘efficiency’
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