- 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 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.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
Trump proposed using DOGE savings for tax refunds, while Musk gained attention for a dividend idea related to the program.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump and Musk killed a tax program and reversed a Biden tool, utilizing DOGE staff.1 source
Green Party candidate critiques Trump's dividend plan funded by DOGE savings.1 source
- Jake Tapper questioned President Trump about promised payments and checks made available through the Department of Government Efficiency.Sub-event
Trump proposed using DOGE savings for tax refunds, and Musk gained attention for a dividend idea.1 source
Trump proposes dividend checks while DOGE is active, with Musk also offering a dividend idea.1 source
Trump questioned Congress's need to approve payments derived from DOGE savings.1 source
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Part of
Trump directed DOGE, led by Musk, to enact policy shifts and target waste, resulting in cuts to specialized biosecurity staff.Also in this story
- DOGE directed contract terminations at the Veterans Health Administration.
- Elon Musk spearheaded the Department of Government Efficiency initiative, which was established by President Donald Trump, with Tyler Hassen involved.
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