Donald Trump To Appoint Elon Musk As 'Secretary of Cost-Cutting'

Former President Donald Trump has suggested that Elon Musk could play a key role in his potential second administration as “Secretary of Cost-Cutting”. In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Trump praised Musk for his business acumen and ability to reduce costs. He said the Tesla and SpaceX CEO is "dying" to take on the task of trimming government expenses. However, Musk would not hold a formal cabinet position. “He doesn’t want to be in the cabinet. He just wants to be in charge of cost-cutting,” Donald Trump. He added that Musk had promised to reduce costs without negatively impacting services. Trump also highlighted Musk's ongoing efforts with space exploration, claiming the billionaire is committed to sending a rocket to Mars before the end of Trump's administration. Musk's track record in cost-cutting has been most notable at X, formerly Twitter, where he laid off a significant portion of the workforce after purchasing the company in 2022. Trump expressed confidence in Musk’s abilities, calling him a "great guy" and mentioning his endorsement of Trump's campaign. Musk has appeared at rallies in support of Trump, signaling a close relationship between the two.