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Musk's Departure Sparks Concerns Over Government Efficiency Agenda

5/31/2025

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Despite Elon Musk's exit from the Department of Government Efficiency, critics express concern that the agency's agenda is still firmly in place. Key officials, loyal to Musk, persist in advocating for President Trump's controversial plans to slash vital services like Medicare and Social Security, revealing a troubling connection between Musk and OMB Director Russell Vought.

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Despite Elon Musk's exit from the Department of Government Efficiency, critics express concern that the agency's agenda is still firmly in place. Key officials, loyal to Musk, persist in advocating for President Trump's controversial plans to slash vital services like Medicare and Social Security, revealing a troubling connection between Musk and OMB Director Russell Vought.