NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — February 11
Feb 11, 2025
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, discusses his pivotal role in promoting government efficiency alongside President Trump, who is focused on reform and deficit reduction. They dive into the nuances of cryptocurrency, specifically a DOGE-related executive order, while tackling bureaucratic inefficiencies and the need for financial transparency in federal contracts. As tensions rise between executive and judicial power, Musk candidly admits to operational mistakes, stressing the importance of accountability and data-driven reforms for the future.
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Musk in Oval Office
- Elon Musk visited the Oval Office with his son as President Trump signed an executive order.
- Musk discussed adding "common sense control" to the government and rightsizing the bureaucracy.
White House Defiance
- The White House plans to continue fighting legal challenges to the President's agenda.
- They claim these injunctions are a "weaponization of justice" against President Trump.
Oval Office Address
- President Trump and Elon Musk highlighted government waste and fraud during an Oval Office address.
- Musk explained DOGE's goal to restore democracy by fixing the feedback loop between people and government.