Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk unite on Pentagon funding cuts

Senator Bernie Sanders has found common ground with Elon Musk on reducing Pentagon funding. Sanders criticized the Department of Defense's budget, which is $886 billion, and highlighted its repeated audit failures. Musk has also expressed concerns about outdated military spending. Musk, who will co-lead the new Department of Government Efficiency, has called for cuts to defense spending, particularly criticizing manned fighter jets. He recently engaged with a post suggesting bipartisan efforts to address waste in the defense budget. This alignment is notable given Sanders' previous criticisms of Musk's political influence and wealth. Sanders has long opposed excessive military spending, advocating for a government that serves all citizens, not just the wealthy.