Trump, Musk Discuss Government Spending⁣ cuts at white House

⁤ Updated May 30, 2025
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President Donald Trump met with Elon Musk, who is ‍concluding his tenure as head of the Department⁢ of Government⁤ Efficiency (DOGE), to discuss government ⁣spending cuts. the press conference took place at the Oval Office, where Trump praised⁣ Musk’s contributions to identifying areas for potential savings.

Musk’s leadership of DOGE has been marked ⁤by efforts to reduce federal spending amid concerns about the national debt. These efforts have faced‍ both support and opposition, particularly ⁢regarding proposed cuts to programs like SNAP and medicaid.

musk recently⁣ voiced concerns about the One‍ Big Beatiful ⁢Bill, passed ⁢by the House, suggesting it ⁢could increase the budget⁣ deficit despite some spending cuts. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the bill ⁢could increase the deficit ⁢by $3.8 trillion over 10 years, drawing criticism from budget hawks.

Trump, ⁤while acknowledging some reservations, has largely ⁣supported⁣ the bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., ⁣has also endorsed the package, saying it would boost the U.S.⁤ economy.

“The ⁣@DOGE⁤ mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”

In⁣ response to concerns about DOGE’s⁣ recommendations, White House Deputy‍ Chief of Staff Stephen Miller indicated that spending cuts would⁢ require congressional action through a rescissions package or appropriations bill. The White House has confirmed it ⁣will request Congress to cut $9.4 billion in spending, incorporating some of DOGE’s proposals.

What’s next

The White House is expected to formally submit its rescissions package to Congress, ⁤initiating a debate over ‍proposed government spending reductions and their potential impact on various federal programs.