The World’s Most Powerful ‘Special Government Employee’

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(VitalNews.org) – Fulfilling his bombshell promise of slashing government waste, President Donald Trump has officially brought tech titan Elon Musk on board as a “special government employee.”

This strategic alliance promises to revolutionize how bloated federal bureaucracy operates, potentially saving billions in taxpayer money.

The White House has confirmed that Musk’s appointment. This unique designation allows Musk to provide his expertise to streamline government operations without the typical constraints of full-time federal employment.

As chair of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk is leading the charge to reduce the size and cost of the U.S. government.

His team has already gained access to several government systems, causing a stir among bureaucrats who fear their cushy positions may be on the chopping block.

President Trump, known for his business success and commitment to fiscal responsibility, praised Musk’s efforts, stating, “I think Elon is doing a good job. He’s a big cost-cutter.”

The president’s endorsement underscores the administration’s dedication to rooting out waste and inefficiency in federal agencies.

In response to President Trump’s words, Musk replied, “Nothing polls higher than cutting government spending.”

One of Musk’s main targets has been the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

He has criticized it as a “crazy waste of money” and a left-wing organization unaccountable to the White House.

The Trump administration recently merged USAID into the State Department, with Musk overseeing the agency’s efficiency.

“I love the concept [of USAID], but they turned out to be radical left lunatics,” President Trump stated.

This move has predictably ruffled feathers among Democrats and career bureaucrats.

Democrat Senator Brian Schatz complained, “What’s happening to USAID is against the law. It’s flatly illegal, and it is dangerous to Americans at home and abroad.”

However, these objections ignore the fact that American taxpayers should not be footing the bill for questionable foreign aid programs that often work against national interests.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the changes to USAID, explaining:

“If you go to mission after mission and embassy after embassy around the world, you will often find that in many cases, USAID is involved in programs that run counter to what we’re trying to do in our national strategy with that country or with that region. That cannot continue.”

While some have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Musk’s private sector ventures, the White House has assured the public that appropriate safeguards are in place.

Trump emphasized, “Elon can’t do and won’t do anything without our approval, and we’ll give him the approval where appropriate, where not appropriate, we won’t. He reports in…But he does have a good natural instinct.”

As Musk continues his mission to streamline government operations, Americans can look forward to a leaner, more efficient federal bureaucracy.

By revolutionizing the federal government, the Trump administration is once again proving its commitment to putting America First and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

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