Trump directs federal employment cuts to defend downsizing by Musk

X-Mask is sitting on the shoulders of his father Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, joining US President Donald Trump to sign at the White House oval office on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC . Trump is to sign an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) “Workforce Optimization Initiative.” This encourages agencies to limit employment and reduce the size of the federal government, according to Trump.

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