Elon Musk says cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget is a 'best-case outcome'
In a Wednesday interview on X, Elon Musk said cuts of $2 trillion to the federal budget might not be possible and was a "best-case outcome."
Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget cuts
Elon Musk walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday that half that amount would be “an epic outcome.”
Elon Musk admits his pledge to cut $2T in spending probably isn’t realistic
Elon Musk is backing away from his pledge to cut $2T in government spending. He now says half that number would be an ‘epic outcome.’
Elon Musk Says $2T in DOGE Cuts 'Best Case Outcome,' Lower Amount Likely
Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that his target of cutting $2 trillion in government spending would likely be difficult to complete, with half that number looking like a more realistic option.
Elon Musk concedes DOGE unlikely to find $2 trillion in budget cuts — but here’s what would be an ‘epic outcome’
Tech baron Elon Musk walked back a prior claim that his vaunted blue ribbon commission on government bloat and inefficiencies would be able to slash the roughly $6.75 trillion federal budget by $2
Elon Musk is already lowering expectations for DOGE
While campaigning for Donald Trump in October, Elon Musk claimed he could slash “at least $2 trillion” in government spending. Now that Musk has started laying the groundwork for his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency,
Elon Musk says DOGE’s $2 trillion target for federal spending cuts was just a best case scenario
Elon Musk initially pledged to cut some $2 trillion from the federal budget, alongside his DOGE partner, politician Vivek Ramaswamy.
Why Elon Musk had to drop his ‘DOGE’ pledge to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget
Two months ago here at MarketWatch, we told you that Elon Musk was talking out of his MAGA hat when he promised to cut “at least $2 trillion” from the $6.75 trillion federal budget. Now Musk has admitted we were right all along.
Elon Musk Backtracks on $2 Trillion DOGE Budget-Cutting Ambition
Elon Musk has backtracked on his earlier goal of cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget. In a live interview on X, formerly Twitter, with Stagwell CEO Mark Penn on Wednesday, Musk said slashing $2 trillion from the budget would be "the best-case outcome,
Musk Now Skeptical DOGE Effort Can Cut $2 Trillion From Budget
Billionaire Elon Musk expressed doubt that his government efficiency panel in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration will actually be able to achieve $2 trillion in cuts to the US federal budget,
Elon Musk says DOGE will ‘try’ to hit its goal of $2T in cuts, but admits they might fall short
During a livestremed talk with Stagwell Inc. CEO Mark Penn, tech billionaire Elon Musk admits that the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency may not reach its goal.
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
UK officials are monitoring social media posts by Elon Musk and others as a possible security risk. The monitoring is being ...
Elon Musk boosts German anti-immigrant party with live event on X
The publicity was a potential boon for AfD, which has been frozen out of mainstream politics in part because its leaders have ...
Elon Musk and Far-Right German Leader Agree ‘Hitler Was a Communist’
In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and ...
Elon Musk praises Poilievre, mocks Trudeau as he steps into Canadian politics
As a giant of industry and the world's richest man, Elon Musk wields influence across the global economy. He's now leveraging ...
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Bill Maher 'curious' about Elon Musk's plans for DOGE, says he's 'all for' some ideas
Comedian Bill Maher said Wednesday he is 'curious' about what Elon Musk will do as one of the leaders of the new Department ...
Elon Musk's posts about European politics draw warnings from EU politicians
Musk's escalating criticism and mocking of European leaders and governments, which he has done repeatedly via X, the social ...
DOGE is hiring full-time salaried employees. These are the roles Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aim to fill.
DOGE said in posts on X that it's now hiring for full-time, paid roles.