Trump says Elon Musk has agreed to lead a commission to slash government spending

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : "Such a commission was publicly pitched by Musk last month, when the world's richest individual interviewed Trump on his social media platform, X. Musk has frequently taken aim at federal spending and the growing federal debt, which Trump widened by $8.4 trillion during his first term in office.
46% : Earlier on Thursday, after The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump would adopt his proposal, Musk said he looks forward to serving "if the opportunity arises.
39% : In an interview with Trump earlier this month, Musk said climate change wasn't an issue that needed immediate attention and walked back his earlier, harsher comments on the oil and gas industry.
35% : In the past, Trump has floated having Musk consult as an unofficial advisor on AI or other issues.
31% : "Elon, because he's not very busy, has agreed to head that task force," Trump added.
22% : Bloomberg News in May reported that Musk has has counseled Trump on cryptocurrency policy and could be given a job advising Trump on the issue.

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