Trump Elon Musk: Executive Order to Reduce Administration Staff

Trump Grants New Power for the Government Efficiency Department Supervised by Elon Musk.
Significant Reduction in Public Administration Staff.
Debate Over Transparency and Conflicts of Interest in the Federal Administration.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this Tuesday with the aim of drastically reducing the public administration workforce.

This move seeks to consolidate the power of the newly created Government Efficiency Department (DOGE), under the direct supervision of businessman Elon Musk.

The signing ceremony took place in the Oval Office of the White House, where Trump appeared alongside Musk.

Musk wore a cap bearing the acronym MAGA, the symbol of Trump’s presidential campaign, Make America Great Again.

Trump Signs Order Granting Power to Elon Musk

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Musk was accompanied by his son, X Æ A-Xii, who is well known to the public.

During his speech, Trump gave the floor to Musk, who defended the need to implement «common-sense controls.»

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Musk emphasized reducing public spending and criticized excessive bureaucracy, which he described as a «non-elected fourth branch» of the federal government.

Facing criticism over potential conflicts of interest due to his numerous companies being under regulatory scrutiny, Musk assured the media of his commitment to transparency.

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However, he reiterated that he would not disclose his financial statements, stating that transparency is essential for building trust.

Trump supported Musk’s stance, denouncing alleged fraud and abuses in the awarding of public contracts, stating that the executive order aims to prevent the waste of «tens of billions of dollars.»

The order instructs federal agencies to work closely with DOGE to implement significant staff reductions.

It also limits new hires, focusing only on essential positions and preparing for major workforce adjustments following the current federal hiring freeze.

Media outlets such as Semafor and The Washington Post have leaked additional details of the order, according to EFE.

Reports reveal specific measures such as restricting hiring to one new employee for every four vacancies, with exceptions for national security and immigration control roles.

The impact of DOGE is already being felt with the dismantling of key agencies like USAID and the CFPB, generating uncertainty among employees and facing legal challenges over its actions.

In summary, Trump’s new policy represents a radical shift in the structure of government, aiming for efficiency and cost savings through controversial measures that promise to redefine the role of the state in the era of the Musk administration.