Elon Musk to meet with Republicans to discuss budget cuts amid concerns over political fallout
Elon Musk, CEO of X, is set to meet with congressional Republicans to discuss his budget-cutting proposals. Concerns have arisen among some Republicans about the potential political challenges this could create, particularly with Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy leading the effort. An unnamed Republican aide expressed skepticism about Musk and Ramaswamy's understanding of government operations, suggesting their plans could lead to significant issues for the party. The aide noted that their initiative lacks formal authority and that Republican leaders are uncertain about how to manage the proposed cuts. Musk's plans reportedly include targeting Social Security and abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, despite previous commitments from President-elect Donald Trump to protect Social Security.