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President Donald Trump gathered his Cabinet secretaries for another meeting with Elon Musk in attendance, praising his department leaders for their cost-cutting measures even as he acknowledged these may not be “popular.” Trump told the room that the cuts had to happen regardless of the political ramifications, saying, “I have no idea how it plays out in the public … but it’s something that has to be done.” Musk was wearing a “Trump Was Right About Everything” hat. The tech billionaire, who is leading the administration’s Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting initiative, has drawn criticism over his downsizing effort. The meeting appeared choreographed to highlight its effectiveness and how department heads and Musk were delivering on its mandate.

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