Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:07am on 28 Oct 2024,Monday International
At a rally in New York, Elon Musk pledged to slash $2 trillion from U.S. government spending if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. Musk, who has contributed $132 million to Trump’s campaign, suggested he would lead a Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to reduce federal expenditures by nearly one-third. He argued, “Your money is being wasted.” Trump, rallying at Madison Square Garden, emphasized a plan to combat inflation and “get government off your back.” However, critics highlight Musk’s companies, like Tesla and SpaceX, benefit significantly from federal funding, raising concerns of conflict of interest.
