Elon Musk in Trump’s Second Term
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is having a major impact in President Donald Trump’s second term. Trump just signed an executive order giving Musk a lot of power, especially through his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk was in the Oval Office with his four year old son during the signing. This is expected to result in a big cut in jobs across US federal agencies.
Executive Order to Revamp Federal Hiring
Under this new order, all federal agencies must check with DOGE before making hiring or layoff decisions. The order says agencies should reduce staff and only hire when necessary. After the signing, Trump and Musk talked to the press, with the President praising DOGE’s work. Trump told Musk to “go for it” and dismissed concerns about lawsuits.
Musk’s Plan for Government Reform
Speaking to reporters, Musk said the people voted for big change and that’s exactly what they’ll get. He said DOGE is committed to transparency and warned that without controls and unnecessary hiring will lead to financial instability.
Social Media and Global Reaction
The pictures of Musk and his young son at the White House went viral on social media. The sight of the tech mogul with Trump during the signing has the world talking especially about the growing influence of AI in government.
Criticism and Controversy Over Musk’s Power
Trump has put Musk in charge of DOGE, the department that will implement major changes in government and cut wasteful spending. But critics say Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration is getting too big. Trump however, is standing by Musk.
