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Musk Allies Surge in U.S. Agencies Amid Spending Cuts

2/9/2025

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Musk's allies are making waves in U.S. agencies, with Tom Krause at the Treasury and Amanda Scales at OPM leading the charge. Young tech innovators like Marko Elez are joining the ranks, backed by Trump’s endorsement of their cost-cutting initiatives. However, their social media histories raise eyebrows as the administration sets its sights on slashing education and defense spending next.

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Story summary

Musk's allies are making waves in U.S. agencies, with Tom Krause at the Treasury and Amanda Scales at OPM leading the charge. Young tech innovators like Marko Elez are joining the ranks, backed by Trump’s endorsement of their cost-cutting initiatives. However, their social media histories raise eyebrows as the administration sets its sights on slashing education and defense spending next.