Donald Trump plans to create a government efficiency commission headed by Elon Musk he says will “eliminate fraud and improper payments” within six months of its formation if he wins the election on November 5.
Speaking at the New York Economic Club, Trump pledged to “create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic reforms” following a suggestion by the X and Tesla owner.
“Fraud and improper payments alone cost taxpayers an estimated hundreds of billions of dollars,” Trump added. “As the first order of business, this commission will develop an action plan to totally eliminate fraud and improper payments within six months.”
Although the idea has been rumored for weeks, this announcement marks the first time Trump has publicly expressed support for the idea.
Reacting to the news, Musk, who endorsed the former president immediately after the assassination attempt in Butler, said, “I look forward to serving America if the opportunity arises. No pay, no title, no recognition is needed.”
Both Musk and Trump’s popularity on X paved the way for widespread support on the social media platform.
Others offered predictions for Musk within Trump’s administration.
Having Elon Musk perform an efficiency audit is waste time, resources, Mr Musk’s talents. Does anyone remember the Grace Commission of the 1980s or perhaps the Government Performance and Results Act of the 1990s?