- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
- 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 administration, influenced by Musk, plans to shut down Social Security offices and sell federal buildings in Bozeman.
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Updated Jul 23
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Trump administration, influenced by Musk, plans to shut down Social Security offices and sell federal buildings in Bozeman.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Elon Musk tried to close a Social Security office in Poughkeepsie.Sub-event
Cost-cutting efforts lead to planned Social Security office shutdowns and GSA building sales.1 source
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Elon Musk took charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, which President Trump established, leading to agency dismantlement and worker hardships.Also in this story
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- Trump directed DOGE, led by Musk, to enact policy shifts and target waste, resulting in cuts to specialized biosecurity staff.
- DOGE cuts necessitate NRC re-hiring, with OMB overseeing the efficiency initiative and targets aligning with Musk's goals.
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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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
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Department of Government Efficiency
US government organization and initiative