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Musk Volunteers for Government Work in Live Chat With Trump

Musk Volunteers for Government Work in Live Chat With Trump
Businessman Elon Musk arrives at the Tenth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on April 13, 2024. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images
Epoch Times Staff
Epoch Times Staff
8/13/2024|Updated: 8/13/2024
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Elon Musk suggested a government efficiency commission to reign in overspending during a live chat with Donald Trump and volunteered to lead the effort. 
The exchange came as the pair discussed inflation, which Musk said is caused by government overspending.  
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