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Musk to reveal fraud, slash 'billions' at Pentagon, Trump says


Published on 2025-02-09 22:00:39 - MSN
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  • Elon Musk will likely uncover billions of dollars in wasteful and fraudulent spending at the U.S. Defense Department, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Feb. 9. Musk, currently the world's richest man,

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's comments on Elon Musk's plans to address inefficiencies at the Pentagon. Trump, speaking at a rally in Iowa, claimed that Musk had told him he could save billions by rooting out fraud and waste in Pentagon spending. Musk reportedly mentioned that he could cut costs by as much as 50% in some areas. This statement comes amidst Musk's broader criticisms of government spending and inefficiencies, although the specifics of how Musk would achieve these savings were not detailed in the article. Trump's endorsement of Musk's potential involvement with the Pentagon highlights a shared perspective on government waste, but it also reflects Trump's ongoing relationship with high-profile business figures like Musk.

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