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.

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.