Billionaire Elon Musk is helping the Trump administration orchestrate mass firings of federal workers, a tactic he's used in his business career. He's up against different realities in the government.
Elon Musk is assisting the Trump administration in firing federal workers to reduce costs, a strategy he has employed in his business ventures. However, this approach faces challenges in the government context, where personnel costs constitute only 4% of the budget, limiting cost-saving potential. To achieve significant savings, the administration would need to address major expenses such as Social Security, healthcare, and defense.
