Elon Musk meets U.S. lawmakers to propose $2 trillion in federal spending cuts

Elon Musk met with U.S. lawmakers to discuss plans to cut $2 trillion from federal spending. He emphasized collaboration with Congress, aiming to improve government efficiency. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy presented their initiative, dubbed "Doge," as a way to streamline operations. Musk's proposal includes reducing the federal workforce and increasing accountability. He claimed that many federal employees are not working in offices, which he described as a "permanent pyjama-day culture." The initiative aims to be completed by July 4, 2026. Critics have raised concerns about potential cuts to social welfare programs. Economic analyses suggest that significant savings may be difficult to achieve without affecting essential services. The "Doge" initiative remains largely conceptual, relying on cooperation from Congress.