Former President Donald Trump has suggested that Elon Musk could play a key role in his potential second administration as “secretary of cost savings.” In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Trump praised Musk for his business acumen and ability to reduce costs. He said the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is “dying” to take on the task of cutting government spending. However, Musk would not hold a formal cabinet position. ‘He doesn’t want to be in the cabinet. He just wants to be in charge of cutting costs,” Donald Trump said. He added that Musk had promised to reduce costs without negatively impacting services. Trump also highlighted Musk’s continued efforts in space exploration, claiming that the billionaire is committed to sending a rocket to Mars before the end of Trump’s administration. Musk’s track record of cost-cutting was most notable at X, formerly Twitter, where he laid off a significant portion of the workforce after purchasing the company in 2022. Trump expressed confidence in Musk’s abilities, calling him a “great guy” and mentioning his support for Trump’s campaign. Musk has appeared at rallies in support of Trump, indicating a close relationship between the two.

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