As Twitchy reported Tuesday, Elon Musk said he "can't wait," if asked, to audit federal agencies and identify programs to cut if Donald Trump is elected. Trump was speaking to The Economic Club of New York Thursday morning and credited Musk with the idea of creating a government efficiency commission. Trump said Musk would be a great choice to head the effort if he can find the time.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "At the suggestion of @elonmusk, who has given me his complete and total endorsement, I will create a Government Efficiency Commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government — and making recommendations… pic.twitter.com/ETZcsf7qbR
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 5, 2024
"… and making recommendations for drastic reforms."
A complete financial and performance audit of the federal government? Yes, please!
This is badly needed https://t.co/H9AKYbDssZ
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 5, 2024
That last sentence is the key one.
— Billboard Chris 🇨🇦🇺🇸 (@BillboardChris) September 5, 2024
“Elon has agreed to head that task force.”
Amazing.
Gut the system! pic.twitter.com/8V6hq0X1fC
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) September 5, 2024
A lot of people Tuesday mentioned that Musk had managed to cut 80 percent of Twitter's workforce and still keep the lights on.
I hope they eliminate 80% of the government.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) September 5, 2024
The U.S. government is the country's largest employer.
This will be the most powerful and effective partnership ever.
— Bill Ellmore 𝕏 (@BillEllmore) September 5, 2024
This is the way.
— ZNO 🇺🇸 (@therealZNO) September 5, 2024
Too much common sense.
Leftist brains are going to explode.
Cannot wait for this! So desperately needed
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) September 5, 2024
Efficiency isn’t a glamorous sounding thing, but it can be the foundation of our country’s greatest accomplishments.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) September 5, 2024
We’ll get more done with less.
This is great news!
This will be fun to watch.
— Mocking SF Values (@Mockingsfvalues) September 5, 2024
The left is PANICKING because of the Trump and Elon collab.
— Jack (@jackunheard) September 5, 2024
You love to see it.
Trump will have the greatest administration America has ever seen.
— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) September 5, 2024
D.O.G.E.!
— Pete (@peteinchains) September 5, 2024
Department of Government Efficiency!
Where do we start, the FBI or the CIA? How about the suddenly politicized Secret Service?
— Bubbs (@BubbsRubs) September 5, 2024
Finally, a plan to tackle government waste head-on. If Trump & Elon can actually eliminate fraud and inefficiency, it would be a game-changer for taxpayers. Let's hold our leaders accountable and see if they can deliver on this promise.
— James Reichert (@_jamesreichert) September 5, 2024
Let's see if the Kamala Harris campaign rips off this idea. We wonder who they'd get to head their commission … is there a Democrat for smaller government?
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