- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
- Elon Musk took charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, which President Trump established, leading to agency dismantlement and worker hardships.
- Trump directed DOGE, led by Musk, to enact policy shifts and target waste, resulting in cuts to specialized biosecurity staff.
- Trump proposed using DOGE savings for tax refunds, while Musk gained attention for a dividend idea related to the program.
Jake Tapper questioned President Trump about promised payments and checks made available through the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Updated Sep 10
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What happened
Jake Tapper questioned President Trump about promised payments and checks made available through the Department of Government Efficiency.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump promised checks via the Department of Government Efficiency, which Tapper questioned.1 source
Trump proposed using DOGE savings for spending checks despite Congressional authority.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Jake Tapper
American political journalist (born 1969)
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Department of Government Efficiency
US government organization and initiative
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