Trump pledged to use savings from the Department of Government Efficiency during an interview with CBS News.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• CBS News →

  news division of the American television and radio service CBS

  • A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.Sun 23:46
  • Fetterman spoke to CBS News in Austin on September 27, 2026.Sun 20:09
• Department of Government Efficiency →

  US government organization and initiative

  • Elon Musk is involved in Trump's government efficiency initiatives, while Forbes published estimates of his wealth and Bob Lutz commented on his ingenuity.Sun 23:37
  • The Trump administration, through DOGE, has initiated cuts to IRS auditors and reduced overall staff.Sat 05:57

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