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Elon Musk Defends DOGE and Federal Cuts in Joe Rogan Podcast Appearance

The tech mogul, now a senior adviser in the Trump administration, addressed criticisms of the Department of Government Efficiency while discussing claims of fraud and government waste.

Joe Rogan; Elon Musk.
Elon Musk is doubling down on the cuts introduced by his Department of Government Efficiency.
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Overview

  • Elon Musk appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast following his prominent role in President Trump's first Cabinet meeting this week.
  • Musk discussed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), defending its federal workforce reduction efforts but providing limited details about its operations or staff qualifications.
  • He reiterated claims of fraud in Social Security and FEMA spending, though some of these claims lacked evidence or were previously debunked.
  • Musk addressed backlash over a gesture made during Trump's inauguration, calling media coverage of the incident 'coordinated propaganda.'
  • The podcast also featured lighthearted exchanges about conspiracy theories and Musk's Grok AI chatbot, which humorously dismissed a question about gold in Fort Knox.