The Economist: Offering ways Elon Musk’s budget-slashing dreams can come true
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to slash federal spending by $2 trillion. While their bold vision faces ridicule—especially given Donald Trump's tight deadline and DOGE's limited authority—the initiative underscores urgent fiscal challenges. The real challenge lies not in ideas but in navigating political obstacles.
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