Sanders supports Musk's call for Pentagon audit and defense budget cuts

Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed support for Elon Musk's criticism of the Pentagon's spending. Sanders highlighted the Defense Department's $886 billion budget and its failure to pass audits, echoing Musk's concerns about wasteful spending. Musk, who co-leads a government efficiency initiative, criticized the Pentagon's F-35 program and called for budget cuts. He noted the Pentagon's repeated audit failures in a recent op-ed, emphasizing a lack of oversight in spending. Despite their agreement on defense spending, Sanders and Musk have differing political views. Sanders advocates for reducing the influence of billionaires in politics, while Musk has financially supported Donald Trump's campaign.