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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

Even Trump started to doubt Musk and DOGE’s promise to cut $1 trillion, report claims: ‘Was it bulls***?’

President Trump recently questioned whether Elon Musk’s pledge to cut $1 trillion in government spending was genuine, reportedly asking his advisers, “Was it all bulls***?”

The Wall Street Journal reports that even Trump, who remains friendly with Musk after he left his administration on Friday, started to doubt his promises while leading the Department of Government Efficiency.

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