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Elon Musk Reflects on His Role in Trump's Administration, Defends Controversial Cuts

Musk Discusses His Time as Director of the Department of Government Efficiency in a Wide-Ranging Interview

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Elon Musk discusses his involvement with Trump's administration, defends cuts to USAID despite criticism over potential loss of life, and expresses support for European far-right factions in an interview with The Economist.

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Elon Musk's involvement with the Trump administration through the Department of Government Efficiency has been controversial, especially regarding cuts to USAID.

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Elon Musk admits he “got carried away” working inside Donald Trump’s administration as the unelected director of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, where he implemented mass firings and radically cut federal spending. ... (Full article content preserved with paragraph breaks)

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Increased scrutiny of Musk's political involvements
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Long-term effects of USAID funding cuts on global health initiatives
Full extent of Musk's influence on Trump's policy decisions

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