National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
US President Donald Trump has enlisted the help of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to investigate military spending.
Trump expressed confidence in Musk’s ability to uncover fraud and make necessary cuts in the US military.
Speaking to Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Trump praised Musk’s role in streamlining government operations.
“I’ve had great help with Elon Musk. He’s been terrific,” he said.
Musk has been leading efforts under the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to reduce federal spending by cutting programs, eliminating regulations, and dismissing federal employees.
Trump emphasized that Musk’s review would extend to multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Education.
“We’re going to find billions, hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud and abuse,” he said.
Musk’s work is expected to expand beyond military spending, with Trump noting that he would soon investigate the Department of Education.
“Maybe in the next 24 hours, he’s going to check the Department for Education. He’s going to find the same thing.”
However, concerns have been raised over Musk’s growing influence and access to sensitive government systems.
Critics argue that his involvement in federal audits could pose security risks.
Despite this, Trump has remained firm in his support, dismissing any suggestion that Musk stands to gain personally.
“Trust Elon? He’s not gaining anything. In fact, I wonder how he can devote the time to it—he’s so into it,” Trump said.
The announcement follows news that US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will also collaborate with Musk to enhance government efficiency.
“We’re working with them at the president’s direction to find what we can do to make our department much more efficient,” Noem said in an interview with CNN.
Trump framed the effort as a fulfilment of his campaign promises.
“You know, the people elected me on that,” he said.
