Bernie Sanders backs Donald Trump's new efficiency initiative DOGE and praises Elon Musk's views
Bernie Sanders has voiced support for Donald Trump's new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He acknowledged Elon Musk's views on government waste, highlighting issues with Pentagon spending and audits. Trump announced Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-heads of DOGE, which aims to reduce waste in government spending. The organization will work with the White House and Office of Management and Budget until July 2026. Sanders has historically criticized U.S. defense spending. His recent comments have sparked reactions from various political figures, with some suggesting a shift in his stance towards more conservative views on government accountability.